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StrikeForce Union #28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Conquistador. Luke Walker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jack!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jack to the ground. Walker is now in Jack's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack is looking for a triangle here but Walker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Walker landing strikes.
Walker working the ground and pound.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Walker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage.
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Jack is working for a kimura here but Walker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jack's guard.
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack has an active guard here but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker prevents Jack from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack 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 Walker. Oh but Jack has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Walker goes limp - he's gone! Jack jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Earl Jack!
After the big win, Earl Jack made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man - Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Norman Crowley enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Crowley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley closes the distance but Aki moves to the side
and Aki counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Aki there.
Aki thuds a left hand into Crowley's body.
Aki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Aki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crowley clinches up with Aki and pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Aki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crowley tries to stall but Aki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aki is breathing heavily.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aki avoids it.
Aki avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowley misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley looking for a takedown.
Aki managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Aki avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Crowley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aki misses with some punches.
Aki throws a head punch that misses.
Aki being controlled against the cage.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aki's face.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aki.
Aki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aki regains guard.
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki wants to hit a switch here but Crowley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aki there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aki wants to hold on but Crowley pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crowley cracks Aki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crowley lands a big shot there that rocks Aki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki tries to hold on but Crowley pushes him away.
Aki can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley wants to control the pace but Aki is squirming around nicely.
Aki is looking to get to half guard.
Crowley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aki can't escape the position.
Crowley with the ground and pound from mount.
Crowley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
That's time! Aki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aki throws an overhand right that lands on Crowley's shoulder, as Crowley tries to avoid the shot.
Crowley tries to clinch but Aki moves out of range.
Crowley clinches up with Aki and pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley wants to stall.
Aki is leaning against Crowley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
Aki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Aki tries a body shot but Crowley blocks it.
Aki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norman Crowley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crowley is trying to maintain a safe position but Aki gets an underhook and turns Crowley into the cage.
Aki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowley's elbow.
Aki lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowleys head.
Aki looking to stall.
Aki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowley wants to take the fight to the mat but Aki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowley is looking to control Aki's arms but Aki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowley has his back to the cage.
Aki lands with a left to the head.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowley wants to stall.
Aki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crowley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aki blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Crowley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley taking a breather.
Crowley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aki lands with a short shot to the head.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Crowley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki gets through Crowley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Aki.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowley.
Aki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crowley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aki.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Aki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley stalling in the clinch but Aki improves position.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aki.
Aki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Crowley.
Crowley throws an elbow that misses.
Aki struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowley controls his hands.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Aki.
Aki digs a right hand into Crowley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowley's gas tank.
Crowley is breathing heavily.
Aki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aki lands an uppercut.
Crowley trying to stall but Aki improves his position.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Aki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Crowley tries to stall but Aki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Aki as the two fighters clinch.
Crowley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aki avoids it.
Crowley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crowley prevents a body shot from Aki.
A right hand to the body from Aki.
Aki working aggressively here.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aki is keeping busy.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki prevents a body shot from Crowley.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Aki. That snapped Crowley's head back.
Crowley tries to clinch up.
Aki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowley under the eye.
Aki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aki closes the distance and pushes Crowley back into the cage.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aki prevents it.
Aki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowley blocks a body shot from Aki.
Aki prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki lands a left hand.
Aki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowley.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Crowley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aki's face.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Aki is pushing Crowley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aki prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowley can do to turn this around?
Crowley letting Aki take a breather here.
Crowley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Aki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki tries to throw a body punch but Crowley avoids it by throwing Aki back against the cage.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aki scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aki up against the cage.
Aki lands with a light punch inside.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Aki - that landed with a thud.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aki lands with a light punch inside.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Aki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowley.
Aki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crowley up against the cage.
Aki misses with some punches.
Aki gets through Crowley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aki digs a right hand underneath Crowley's ribcage. Crowley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crowley blocks an uppercut.
Aki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley wants a takedown.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Aki.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Aki.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley prevents a body shot from Aki.
Aki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aki digs a right hand into Crowley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowley's gas tank.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Aki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aki cracks Crowley with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wictor Johanessburgson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Fivefold – Broken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wictor Johanessburgson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer cracks Johanessburgson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Palmer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Palmer catches Johanessburgson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Johanessburgson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy Palmer!
A victorious Troy Palmer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naranbaatar comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig. 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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175 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Gore!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Gore avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar motions for Gore to come forward. Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Gore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore blocking some punches.
Gore misses with a body punch.
Gore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Naranbaatar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gore's brow.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Naranbaatar there.
Gore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gore rushes Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands an uppercut.
Gore avoids the elbow strike from Naranbaatar, against the cage.
Gore stalling in the clinch but Naranbaatar improves position.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Gore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Gore.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gore blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar is trying to drag Gore to the mat but Gore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gore blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Gore wants to stall.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Gore's arms but Gore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naranbaatar has his back to the cage.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar pushes off an throws an elbow but Gore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Gore lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gore.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Gore lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naranbaatar digs a good body shot into Gore's ribs.
Gore with a nice cross.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gore was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Gore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Ivan Gore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar cracks the inside of Gore's front leg.
Gore takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gore catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Gore slaps the foot to one side.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gore throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gore moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Gore throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick from Gore.
It looked like Naranbaatar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Gore with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gore throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Gore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gore.
Gore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gore blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gore.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Gore's head but Gore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick as Gore jumps back.
Gore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naranbaatar's head backwards.
Gore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gore connects with a body shot that sends Naranbaatar's belly button to the back.
Gore moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Gore slaps the foot to one side.
Gore slips a jab and a cross from Naranbaatar.
Gore blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Gore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice right hand.
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Gore is looking to clinch but Naranbaatar is avoiding it.
Gore defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gore avoids it.
Naranbaatar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gore doesn't seem bothered though.
Gore slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Gore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Gore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Gore avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gore! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Gore.
Gore has managed to clinch.
Gore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Gore.
Gore jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the head.
Gore misses with a kick to the body
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gore blocks a leg kick.
And Gore responds with a good body kick, but Naranbaatar manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Gore.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gore.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gore wants to stand and escape but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Gore seems keen to control Naranbaatar's posture.
Naranbaatar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gore is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Gore keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naranbaatar is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Naranbaatar. Gore shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gore.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gore checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Gore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Naranbaatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Gore swings widly with a right hand
and Gore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gore fakes the leg kick and cracks Naranbaatar in the body.
Gore throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Gore.
Gore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gore misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gore thinking.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gore. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Gore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Gore catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Gore's shoulder, as Gore tries to avoid the shot.
Gore lands with a straight right. Naranbaatar didn't see that one coming.
Gore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
A big left from Gore misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gore.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gore as Naranbaatar shoots in.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Gore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gore looks to throw a body kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Gore clinches.
Gore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naranbaatars head.
Gore blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar trying to stall but Gore improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gore.
Gore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Ivan Gore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Naranbaatar.
Gore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gore connects with the punch.
Naranbaatar lunges at Gore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gore's hand.
Gore walks into a jab.
Naranbaatar thuds a left hand into Gore's body.
Gore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gore avoids the head kick by Naranbaatar.
Gore takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gore.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar shoots in and drives through. Gore sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Gore lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Ivan Gore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Gore was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranbaatar is defended easily by Gore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gore on the side of the head.
Naranbaatar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Gore.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naranbaatar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Tow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Tow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado is looking to regain half guard here but Tow keeps moving and retains side control.
Tow working the ground and pound.
Tow cracks Machado with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Tow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Tow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machado is looking to control Tow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Tow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tow is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow.
Tow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tow wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to control but Tow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado controlling the position.
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tow is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Tow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tow wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tow is working away from the top position though.
Tow drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
We've been informed that Tow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tow trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully.
Tow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tow forces his way into half guard.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tow wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machado won't allow Tow to pass to mount.
Tow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tow looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Tow drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado working for a triangle but Tow defends it easily.
Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tow frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Tow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes into the arena with Kękę -Wyjebane blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to advance position but Bordignon Miyao won't allow it.
Mankowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bordignon Miyao's head.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
Bordignon Miyao is positioning himself well to prevent Mankowski advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Bordignon Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao tries to kick Mankowski off but Mankowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mankowski controlling from the top position.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to stand up but Mankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Bordignon Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mankowski is one step ahead there.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mankowski gets the takedown into side control.
Mankowski just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bordignon Miyao keeps working.
Bordignon Miyao tries to buck Mankowski off but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski taking a breather here.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Bordignon Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mankowski's best efforts.
Mankowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's trapped leg to prevent Mankowski from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bordignon Miyao is staying active underneath Mankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mankowski prevents Bordignon Miyao from improving his position.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to maintain the position but Mankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mankowski shoots in and bounces Bordignon Miyao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mankowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao has one foot on Mankowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mankowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski trying to control the action but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to buck Mankowski off but Mankowski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski controlling from side mount.
Mankowski trying to control the position but Bordignon Miyao is working away.
Bordignon Miyao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mankowski slows the pace down.
Bordignon Miyao tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
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.
Mankowski controls the position.
Bordignon Miyao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Mankowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
Bordignon Miyao kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
Mankowski scores with a takedown into Bordignon Miyao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle but Mankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Bordignon Miyao keeps moving.
Mankowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mankowski's guard.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Bordignon Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bordignon Miyao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mankowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bordignon Miyao has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mankowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bordignon Miyao's half guard.
Bordignon Miyao gets back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao working a defensive guard here.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
Mankowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mankowski controlling from the top position.
Bordignon Miyao is controlling Mankowski's posture.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bordignon Miyao sprawls well initially but Mankowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mankowski manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bordignon Miyao to take his back!
Mankowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mankowski avoiding Bordignon Miyao 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bordignon Miyao to escape the position.
Mankowski controlling the position well here. Bordignon Miyao rolled but Mankowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to get back to his feet but Mankowski is in full control for now.
Mankowski gets his hands free as Bordignon Miyao looks to control.
Mankowski is riding his opponent, not letting Bordignon Miyao buck him off.
Bordignon Miyao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mankowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bordignon Miyao's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to control Bordignon Miyao but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski gets his hands free as Bordignon Miyao looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mankowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!
After winning the bout, Borys Mankowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Ward (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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29
324 lbs
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21
279 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Pereira manages to retain guard.
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira controlling Ward's posture.
Pereira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira trying to control the position here.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereira sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ward wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ward knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ward for a finish.
Ward showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a bad position with Pereira working for a choke. Ward manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ward has picked Pereira up and slammed him! Pereira can't keep hold of the triangle and Ward manages to pass to side control!
Pereira wants to control but Ward postures up.
Pereira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ward.
Ward lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pereira down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward landing strikes.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pereira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira looking to control.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward gets a takedown into half guard.
Ward is just content to waste time from the top position. Pereira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Ward passes into half guard.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Pereira gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira gets back to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looking to control but Ward passes into half guard.
Pereira trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Ward working over Pereira with some ground and pound. Pereira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pereira is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereira avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Ward is posturing up here but Pereira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ward tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ward has to tap! Slick submission there by Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akoni Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
215 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akoni Gray!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Gray cracks the inside of Boitsov's front leg.
Boitsov scores with a takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray pulls Boitsov in to control the position.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boitsov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gray has escaped and now he's on top!
Boitsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boitsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boitsov is proving hard to escape from.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Boitsov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gray wanted to stand there but Boitsov had control of the position.
Boitsov is working an open guard so Gray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gray takes a swing at Boitsov's ribcage but misses.
Boitsov tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a push kick but Boitsov slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Gray finds it's target.
A big left from Boitsov misses.
Gray lands a jab to Boitsov's midsection.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boitsov.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray connects with a looping right hand.
Boitsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Gray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boitsov scores with a takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray pushes Boitsov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray throws a series of punches but Boitsov moves out of range.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Boitsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray looks to land a left hand but Boitsov moved out of range nicely.
Boitsov tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
Gray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray scores with a jab to the head.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Boitsov.
A big right from Gray misses.
Boitsov clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Boitsov's head back.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Boitsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray looks to land a combination but Boitsov avoids it well.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Boitsov's head back.
Gray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boitsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Boitsov. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Gray.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gray connects with a jab.
Boitsov looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boitsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boitsov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov slips under a jab from Gray.
The fighters circling - Boitsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boitsov has time to react.
Boitsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boitsov throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Boitsov. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Boitsov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boitsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gray.
Boitsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut.
Gray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boitsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gray lands a head shot.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Boitsov.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gray scoring well with a low kick there.
Gray connects with a body shot that sends Boitsov's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boitsov misses with a straight right.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Boitsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Boitsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boitsov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gray wants to improve his position but Boitsov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boitsov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Boitsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gray lands a right hand.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boitsov backwards.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Gray walks into a jab.
Boitsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boitsov.
Gray misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boitsov slips a jab from Gray.
Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boitsov gets a double leg takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boitsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Boitsov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boitsov.
Boitsov moves away from the strike by Gray.
Boitsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Boitsov misses.
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!
Boitsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boitsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boitsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Boitsov's defenses.
Boitsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gray pushes Boitsov away with a front kick.
Boitsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Akoni Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray connects with a single shot there.
Boitsov looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gray.
Boitsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray cracks Boitsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boitsov.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akoni Gray 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Boitsov feinted with a counter takedown.
Boitsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray counters with a body kick.
Boitsov throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boitsov throws out the jab.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gray lands an overhand right.
Boitsov misses with a hook.
Gray is looking to slow Boitsov down with leg kicks.
Gray scores with a spinning back kick!
Boitsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boitsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Dmitry Boitsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boitsov throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray thumps Boitsov with a low kick.
Boitsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray connects with a leg kick. Boitsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Gray connects with a single shot there.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A right-left combo lands from Gray.
Boitsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boitsov. That did some damage!
Gray slips under a jab from Boitsov.
A swing and a miss from Boitsov.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Boitsov's head back.
Gray scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Gray as he connects with a hook.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akoni Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Gray!
After the fight, Akoni Gray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Clayton Atkinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Atkinson to the ground. Gracie is now in Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Atkinson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Atkinson misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie working over Atkinson with some ground and pound. Atkinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away.
Atkinson is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atkinson throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Atkinson didn't expect that.
Gracie stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie mounts Atkinson! Really nice guard pass there!
Atkinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Atkinson defends it well.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Atkinson to escape the position.
Atkinson is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Atkinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Atkinson trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Atkinson is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Atkinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Atkinson misses with a wild combination.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie clinches.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Atkinson to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atkinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atkinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Atkinson manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Atkinson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Machado (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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31
245 lbs
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30
270 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Machado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Kalle Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Machado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kettu finish him?
We've been told by Kettu's head coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kettu as Machado shoots in.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu clinches up against the cage.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kettu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kettu is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kettu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado moves into full mount!
Machado wants to control the pace but Kettu is squirming around nicely.
Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but Kettu defends it well.
Kettu tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Machado quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Machado but it's paid off an Kettu is forced to tap! Nice work by Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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