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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Small acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Small avoids the head kick by Lee.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Small decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Small dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Small is controlling him well.
Small tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is pushing Small's head away, looking to escape. Small manages to hold on to the position though.
Small controls the position.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Small has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for the choke from the back.
Small working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Small is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Small!
Dan Small was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Behring (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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155 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newbold looks to land a left hand but Behring moved out of range nicely.
Newbold throws a body punch but Behring moves out of range.
Behring with the counter takedown but Newbold avoids it easily.
Newbold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Behring tries to buck Newbold off but Newbold is having none of it.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Behring down.
Newbold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newbold trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newbold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Behring is defending against the submission attempts here by Newbold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newbold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newbold lands a nice short elbow.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Newbold is working for a kimura but Behring is defending it quite comfortably.
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
Newbold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Behring knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newbold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newbold wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newbold pulls his head out easily.
Behring has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Newbold. Oh but Behring has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Newbold goes limp - he's gone! Behring jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Behring!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens comes to the cage accompanied by I Want it All. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens throws a hook but Janeiro blocks it.
Janeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickens.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Dickens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickens misses with a hook. Janeiro ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Dickens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Dickens throws a series of punches but Janeiro moves out of range.
Janeiro with the counter takedown but Dickens avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickens misses the target.
Dickens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliver Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickens throws an overhand right that lands on Janeiro's shoulder, as Janeiro tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickens throws out the jab.
Dickens throws a shot from downtown. Janeiro moves away and avoids it.
Dickens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Dickens defends the submission attempt.
Janeiro is looking for a kimura but Dickens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janeiro to get the leverage.
Janeiro is pressing down on Dickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickens is holding on for now.
Janeiro is thwarting Dickens's attempts to control the position.
Janeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickens is just riding it out for now. Janeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Dickens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janeiro is working away from the top position though.
Dickens is looking for a sweep. Janeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickens!
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickens grinds an elbow into Janeiro's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens cracks Janeiro with a big elbow.
Dickens throws an elbow but Janeiro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Janeiro dodges the ground and pound from Dickens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens is chipping away with strikes.
Dickens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dickens grinds an elbow into Janeiro's temple.
Dickens cracks Janeiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dickens scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Janeiro is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dickens can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Dickens!
Oliver Dickens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temoodschin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Dirt moves out of range easily.
Dirt tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirt's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dirt throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Dirt counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Dirt prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Dirt slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt wants to pass to mount but Khan is defending the position.
Khan pushes Dirt off looking to stand but Dirt dives back in and keeps control.
Dirt wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Dirt is controlling him
Dirt trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Dirt prevents Khan from standing back up.
Dirt is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Dirt is controlling him
Khan has one foot on Dirt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dirt has a takedown stuffed.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan lands a big head kick that sends Dirt to the canvas! Khan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temoodschin Khan!
An out of breath Temoodschin Khan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Panteleev (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. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panteleev digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Panteleev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon lands a jab.
Panteleev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panteleev.
Gordon works the jab nicely.
Panteleev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon scores with a jab to the head.
Panteleev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panteleev throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panteleev thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panteleev slips a straight right by Gordon.
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panteleev backwards.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panteleev backwards.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panteleev's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panteleev.
Panteleev is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Panteleev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordon is leaning against Panteleev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panteleev takes an elbow to the temple.
Panteleev is trying to stall.
Panteleev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panteleev's defenses.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panteleev avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Panteleev tries a knee to the head but Gordon blocks it.
Panteleev tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
Panteleev gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panteleev is trying to break free.
Gordon lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panteleev.
Panteleev looks winded!
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panteleev scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panteleev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panteleev misses with a punch on the inside.
Panteleev misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Panteleev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Panteleev is rocked!
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panteleev or not.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Panteleev 's eye.
Panteleev is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Panteleev! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Gordon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Gordon!
Louis Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Bravie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Bravie digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado tries for a takedown but Bravie circles away easily
and Bravie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado looks winded!
Bravie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bravie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Bravie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Bravie.
Machado's coach down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bravie connects with the punch.
It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
Bravie lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Bravie delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Bravie.
Bravie lands a right hook to the body.
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Bravie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigan Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bravie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bravie is looking to wear down Machado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bravie connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bravie clinches.
Bravie stalling the fight.
Bravie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravie scores with a nice head shot.
Machado is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bravie Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Machado is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Bravie!
Edward Bravie 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudolf Rammhammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Rammhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Boucher!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boucher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Rammhammer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
Rammhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rammhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rammhammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rammhammer. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rammhammer throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Rammhammer closes the distance and clinches.
Rammhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rammhammer jumps guard but Boucher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rammhammer digs a right hand underneath Boucher's ribcage. Boucher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rammhammer successfully pulls guard.
Rammhammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.
Rammhammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boucher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boucher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rammhammer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rammhammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well.
Rammhammer wants to sweep here but Boucher controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer is working hard here to advance position.
Boucher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rammhammer's guard.
Boucher won't allow Rammhammer to sweep him here.
Boucher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rammhammer's guard.
Rammhammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rammhammer is on top in guard.
Rammhammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rammhammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boucher is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rammhammer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boucher blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rammhammer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rammhammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rammhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rammhammer lands an uppercut.
Rammhammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Rudolf Rammhammer has been cut.
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rammhammer misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boucher.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rammhammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer pulls guard.
Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rammhammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rammhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
Rammhammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rammhammer gets control of Boucher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rammhammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy left from Rammhammer finds it's target.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.
Boucher misses with a looping left.
Rammhammer misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Rammhammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boucher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rammhammer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boucher slips a jab from Rammhammer.
Boucher tries to keep at a distance but Rammhammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Boucher.
Boucher scores with a shot to the side of Rammhammer's head.
Roberto Boucher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rammhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rammhammer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boucher can turn it around.
Rammhammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rammhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Boucher.
Rammhammer misses with some punches.
Boucher lands an uppercut.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rammhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Boucher fails to land.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
Rammhammer prevents a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rammhammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Rammhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rammhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Rammhammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boucher.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rammhammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boucher walks away with a smile on his face. Rammhammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Boucher scores with a punch to the head.
Rammhammer instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Boucher.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher blocks an uppercut.
Rammhammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rammhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Rammhammer lands a shoulder strike.
Rammhammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rammhammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boucher smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Rammhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher moves into range and clinches up with Rammhammer.
Rammhammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Boucher blocking some punches.
Boucher lands a right hand.
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer tries to pull guard but Boucher won't allow it.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rammhammer misses with some punches.
Rammhammer digs a right hand into Boucher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boucher's gas tank.
Rammhammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
Rammhammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
Rammhammer tries a body shot but Boucher blocks it.
Rammhammer is trying to pull guard but Boucher has him pressed against the cage.
Rammhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Rammhammer.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Rammhammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boucher smiles and moves away.
Rammhammer pushes Boucher up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rammhammer misses with a hook.
Boucher wants to counter with a clinch but Rammhammer pushes him away.
Rammhammer moves into the clinch.
Rammhammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boucher pushes Rammhammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Rammhammer drags the fight down to the ground.
Boucher wants to stand and escape but instead Rammhammer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rammhammer stops Boucher from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher keeping full guard, as Rammhammer tries to pass.
Rammhammer pushing down on Boucher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rammhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Boucher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boucher can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boucher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boucher is not content to let Rammhammer control the position.
Boucher tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rammhammer manages to move to mount!
Rammhammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boucher turns into him and now he's in Rammhammer's guard.
Rammhammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rammhammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boucher has picked Rammhammer up and slammed him! Rammhammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Boucher manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher wants to stand but Rammhammer is controlling his arm.
Boucher stands up and beckons Rammhammer to his feet.
Rammhammer lands a body shot.
Rammhammer misses with a right hand
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
Rammhammer throws a right hand that misses
and Boucher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boucher lands a nice shot that snaps Rammhammer's head back.
Roberto Boucher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Rammhammer blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Rammhammer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rammhammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rammhammer tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boucher lands a right hand.
Rammhammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Rammhammer tries to pull guard but Boucher holds him up against the cage and eventually Rammhammer drops back down to his feet.
Rammhammer blocks an uppercut.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Boucher scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Boucher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher blocks an uppercut.
Rammhammer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rammhammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rammhammer has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boucher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Rammhammer misses with some punches.
Boucher lands with a left to the head.
Rammhammer is rocked!
Boucher dips a shoulder and cracks Rammhammer with a mighty uppercut! Rammhammer falls back against the cage and Boucher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rammhammer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boucher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Boucher!
Our winner, Roberto Boucher, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (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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182 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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171 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Bath And Wells lands a jab.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Maul with an open hand slap.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Bath And Wells now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Of Bath And Wells with a jab.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Maul misses with a hook.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Of Bath And Wells throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maul moves away from the strike by Of Bath And Wells.
Maul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Of Bath And Wells connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maul scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Maul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Of Bath And Wells to keep the fight standing.
Maul jumps into guard, dragging Of Bath And Wells to the mat.
Maul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Of Bath And Wells has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maul is proving hard to escape from.
Maul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Of Bath And Wells seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Of Bath And Wells has passed into side control.
Of Bath And Wells is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maul is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maul is trying to control Of Bath And Wells's posture but Of Bath And Wells avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maul wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Of Bath And Wells has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the body.
Maul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Of Bath And Wells swivels and escapes.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Of Bath And Wells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from Of Bath And Wells.
A nice combination there by Maul.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of Bath And Wells's coach down at LOD: Contenders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Of Bath And Wells's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Bath And Wells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Bath And Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Bath And Wells swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maul.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Of Bath And Wells connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Of Bath And Wells was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Bath And Wells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul moves out of range as Of Bath And Wells strikes.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Of Bath And Wells throws a big shot that misses.
Maul is looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding it.
Of Bath And Wells fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maul on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Bath And Wells's corner calls for a 1-2. Of Bath And Wells obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Bath And Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Bath And Wells darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maul has managed to clinch.
Of Bath And Wells misses with the head strike.
Of Bath And Wells misses with some punches.
Maul works on Of Bath And Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Maul manages to break the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Of Bath And Wells swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maul misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Maul with a good jab.
Of Bath And Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Bath And Wells swats away the attempt to clinch by Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Bath And Wells moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Bath And Wells keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells thuds his right hand into Maul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maul lands an overhand right.
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
As Of Bath And Wells tries to get set, Maul tries to push him back and clinch up but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid the attempt.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a shot to the body.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Of Bath And Wells sprawls well. Of Bath And Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maul gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Bath And Wells lands a slapping body shot.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a cross.
Maul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Of Bath And Wells swinging wildly here.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Of Bath And Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a wild combination.
Of Bath And Wells dips to his left and cracks Maul with an uppercut!
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Of Bath And Wells's guard.
Maul wants to control from the top but Of Bath And Wells keeps moving.
Maul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Of Bath And Wells seems keen to control Maul's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul gets to his feet. Of Bath And Wells looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Of Bath And Wells let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul moves away from the strike by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul works over Of Bath And Wells's head and body with a nice combination.
Maul dives in for a single leg takedown but Of Bath And Wells sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Of Bath And Wells now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Of Bath And Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul shoots in looking for a takedown. Of Bath And Wells tries to sprawl out of it but Maul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Of Bath And Wells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Of Bath And Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul misses with a hook. Of Bath And Wells ducked under it nicely.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Of Bath And Wells lands a head shot.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Maul scores with a nice right hand.
Of Bath And Wells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Of Bath And Wells sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells moves out of range of the leg kick from Maul.
Of Bath And Wells sizes up Maul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Bath And Wells is just out of range.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Maul scores with a jab. Of Bath And Wells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul throws a body punch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Maul.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul tries to clinch up
letting Of Bath And Wells counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
A nice side step and Of Bath And Wells releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul shoots in and drives through. Of Bath And Wells sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells connects with a right hand. Maul shakes it off.
Maul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul rushes Of Bath And Wells and presses him up against the cage.
Maul decides to pull guard.
Of Bath And Wells trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Of Bath And Wells 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
Juravlev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Force.
Juravlev misses with a right hand
letting Force counter with a right hand.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Force throws a series of punches but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Force counters with a nice body shot.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Force drives through and clinches with Juravlev against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev lands an uppercut.
Force misses with a body punch.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Juravlev fails to land.
Juravlev breaks from the clinch.
Juravlev feints a jab promting Force to slip. Juravlev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Force slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Force.
Force avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Force moves out of range of the strikes.
Force throws a body kick that misses
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Juravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Force.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev's corner calls for a 1-2. Juravlev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Force on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev blocks a jab.
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juravlev throws a right hand that Force ducks under and follows up with a left that Force also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Force releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev slips a jab from Force.
Force defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Force swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juravlev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Force misses.
Juravlev lands with a good body shot.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a body punch
and Force counters with a stiff right hand.
Juravlev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Force counters with a stiff right hand.
Juravlev misses with a straight right.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev stuns Force with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
Force throws a combination that misses
and Juravlev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Force looks winded!
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juravlev dodges the punch combination from Force.
Juravlev is looking to counter punch.
Juravlev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands an overhand right.
Juravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Force tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juravlev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Force misses.
Force throws a series of punches but Juravlev avoids them all with ease.
Force throws a right hand that Juravlev ducks under and follows up with a left that Juravlev also avoids with ease.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Juravlev's corner calls for a 1-2. Juravlev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juravlev jabs at Force's body.
Juravlev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev swings widly with a right hand
and Force counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Force has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juravlev finds it's way round the side to connect with Force's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juravlev lands a body shot.
Force takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Force throws out a loose jab but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Force misses with a straight left.
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Force tries to clinch there but Juravlev circles away.
A jab from Force misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juravlev lands an overhand right.
Force lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is getting worse.
Force takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juravlev takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Force swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juravlev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juravlev lands a big uppercut and Force crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Force looks OK. Juravlev waves Force back to his feet!
Force is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Juravlev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Juravlev steps in with a hook that catches Force right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Juravlev follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Force looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev!
Our winner, Alexey Juravlev, 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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