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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 5988 p4p, 364 weight class) and Keyboard Warrior (ranked 5962 p4p, 363 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, J Gay G!
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, Keyboard Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warrior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gay G missing with a left hand there. Warrior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Warrior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warrior throws out a leg kick but Gay G moves out of range and Warrior only half commits.
Gay G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warrior.
Warrior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gay G takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Warrior with an uppercut!
Gay G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gay G takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Gay G misses its intended target.
Warrior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gay G keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gay G is looking for a counter combo.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Gay G misses with a hook.
Gay G swinging wildly here.
Gay G lands with a cross.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Warrior tries to move into range but Gay G moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Warrior throws a leg kick that misses.
Gay G on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warrior. Warrior obviously looking to wear him down.
Gay G looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warrior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gay G.
Warrior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gay G moves out of range as Warrior throws a body kick.
Gay G checks a low kick from Warrior.
Warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G moves out of range of the body kick from Warrior.
Gay G swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay G scores with a three punch combo!
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Gay G scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warrior throws a low kick but Gay G moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Gay G.
Gay G lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gay G connects with a right hand. Warrior shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Warrior.
Gay G is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warrior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gay G finds it's way round the side to connect with Warrior's head.
Warrior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gay G misses with a looping right.
Gay G throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Gay G backing away here, and Warrior unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gay G.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G lands a really nice looking cross but Warrior seems unphased.
Warrior is rocked!
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Gay G finish him?
Gay G on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior connects with a solid leg kick.
Gay G checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warrior, right into the meat.
Gay G on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gay G lands a jab to the nose.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gay G misses with a straight right.
Warrior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warrior looks to land a body kick but Gay G moved away.
Warrior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warrior steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Gay G.
It looks like Keyboard Warrior has been cut.
A jab from Gay G does it's job there.
Warrior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gay G blocks the body kick.
Gay G lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Warrior falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gay G dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Gay G!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Turnbull (ranked 4073 p4p, 164 weight class) and Conor McTapper (ranked 7896 p4p, 227 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McTapper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTapper gets a clinch.
McTapper has Turnbull pressed against the cage, preventing Turnbull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McTapper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnbull's efforts to push away.
McTapper stalling in the clinch but Turnbull improves position.
Turnbull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turnbull can't break the clinch.
Turnbull has had enough of the clinch but McTapper keeps him there for the moment.
Turnbull wants to break the clinch but can't.
McTapper jumps into guard, dragging Turnbull to the mat.
McTapper looking for a guillotine here but Turnbull defends easily.
McTapper looking for a triangle here. Turnbull is fighting it but it looks tight! McTapper pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turnbull is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Conor McTapper!
A victorious Conor McTapper 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bungle Davis (ranked 5169 p4p, 192 weight class) and Mister Kipling (ranked 3300 p4p, 148 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Working Class Hero. This should be a great matchup!
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bungle Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Kipling!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kipling there.
Davis forces Kipling back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kipling's elbow.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kipling blocking some punches.
Kipling pulls guard effortlessly.
Kipling has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis wants to stand but Kipling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kipling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is looking to stand up but Kipling won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kipling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kipling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kipling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kipling looking for a sweep. Not yet Kipling, not yet.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kipling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kipling dives on top into guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Kipling from controlling successfully.
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kipling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kipling.
Davis darts in and clinches Kipling up against the cage.
Davis gets through Kipling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Kipling tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kipling tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Kipling misses with some punches.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kipling uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kipling.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kipling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiplings head.
Davis is leaning against Kipling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kipling.
Kipling looks winded!
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kipling backwards.
Kipling misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Davis.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kipling backwards.
Davis misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kipling is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis works on Kipling's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kipling or not.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiplings head.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kipling backwards.
Kipling is rocked!
Davis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kipling's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kipling drops to his knees and Davis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bungle Davis!
A relieved looking Bungle Davis 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Covert (ranked 3319 p4p, 132 weight class) and Zyd Xydddddddd (ranked 3811 p4p, 163 weight class). Zyd Xydddddddd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimbo Covert's chin.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zyd Xydddddddd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Covert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Covert throws a nice looking combination but Xydddddddd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xydddddddd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Covert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xydddddddd throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Covert counter with a right hand.
Covert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xydddddddd with a hook.
Covert misses with a lunging right hand
and Xydddddddd scores with a counter punch that sends Covert to the canvas! Xydddddddd smells blood - he's punishing Covert with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Covert has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zyd Xydddddddd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Jordan (ranked 4935 p4p, 188 weight class) and Teodosio Turturro (ranked 1946 p4p, 73 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Jordan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teodosio Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro rushes Jordan and presses him up against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull guard.
Turturro jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arnold Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teodosio Turturro.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Turturro looks to clinch
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turturro tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turturro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan lands a really nice looking cross but Turturro seems unphased.
Jordan dips to his left and cracks Turturro with an uppercut!
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turturro tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan connects with a right hand. Turturro shakes it off.
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turturro tries to clinch up
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro is rocked!
Teodosio Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jordan defends it easily.
Turturro has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turturro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jordan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turturro pulls down on the head and he's put Jordan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teodosio Turturro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Harper (ranked 2921 p4p, 118 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 3382 p4p, 153 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Harper has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Harper seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Harper misses.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Harper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelin.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karelin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Harper.
Karelin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Harper lands a body shot.
Harper pushes Karelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chris Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Karelin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Harper.
Karelin looks winded!
Harper is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Karelin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well.
Karelin is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper lands a right hand.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karelin goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harper clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
Harper tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Harper digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karelin is rocked!
Harper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Karelin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Karelin drops to his knees and Harper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Harper!
An out of breath Chris Harper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grinny Lopez (ranked 2181 p4p, 108 weight class) and Wayne Brady (ranked 2542 p4p, 104 weight class). Brady comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whose Line - Best of Wayne Brady kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wayne Brady enters the cage!
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278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grinny Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Brady!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brady throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brady missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brady. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Brady misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Brady throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brady is rocked!
Brady misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a big left hand that crumples Brady! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grinny Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Ripa (ranked 7209 p4p, 224 weight class) and Kronos Gracie (ranked 1489 p4p, 78 weight class). Ripa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Woman. Gracie has chosen https://youtu.be/X3-H5jGoags as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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204 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Django Ripa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kronos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dives in and grabs Ripa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ripa pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Ripa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ripa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ripa counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Ripa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ripa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripa.
Ripa lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripa punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripa punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripa jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ripa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gracie! Ripa lets Gracie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gracie is rocked!
That has opened up Kronos Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripa fakes the body blow, causing Gracie to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gracie goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Django Ripa!
A relieved looking Django Ripa 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 1629 p4p, 85 weight class) and Mark Blunt (ranked 25009 p4p, 236 weight class). Blunt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Blunt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaelsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chaelsson is in Blunt's guard.
Blunt is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Blunt looks winded!
Blunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Chaelsson there.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blunt has hold of Chaelsson's hands but Chaelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Blunt's head.
Blunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chaelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaelsson lands a nice short elbow.
Chaelsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chaelsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaelsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blunt taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Chaelsson slips a nice elbow through Blunt's hands, connecting with Blunt's forehead.
Blunt is rocked!
Chaelsson lands a big elbow - Blunt is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chaelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
After the fight, Patrick Chaelsson 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahbi Ben Youssef (ranked 1985 p4p, 75 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 1933 p4p, 72 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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239 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wahbi Ben Youssef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet wants to clinch but Ben Youssef slips to the side
and Ben Youssef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Ben Youssef seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pinochet moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinochet gets control of Ben Youssef's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pinochet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinochet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ben Youssef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ben Youssef decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pinochet takes the fight into the clinch.
Ben Youssef lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ben Youssef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinochet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pinochet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinochet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ben Youssef wants to stand but Pinochet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pinochet is standing up over Ben Youssef. Ben Youssef looks to escape but Pinochet dives into side control.
Ben Youssef pushes Pinochet away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinochet gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet trying to control the action but Ben Youssef is working from the bottom.
Pinochet moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pinochet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinochet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinochet is looking to take a break and control but Ben Youssef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinochet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinochet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinochet is working to tighten his grip on Ben Youssef's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ben Youssef has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pinochet is really squeezing tight and eventually Ben Youssef passes out! Pinochet breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Augusto Pinochet!
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