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Fresh Blood II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 7781 p4p, 229 weight class) and Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 4545 p4p, 189 weight class). Aleksander Kazimierz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Jan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan controlling the position for now.
Jan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan controlling the position.
Jan has momentary wrist control but Kazimierz slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazimierz looking to sit in guard and control but Jan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Kazimierz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz wants to control but Jan passes easily into half guard.
Jan working the head and body with strikes.
Jan blocks the strikes from Kazimierz.
Jan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jan is pressing down on Kazimierz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazimierz is holding on for now.
Jan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is looking to get back to full guard here but Jan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jan staying calm.
Jan wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
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.
Jan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kazimierz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazimierz but Kazimierz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jan passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Jan's guard.
Kazimierz wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Jan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jan has control of Kazimierz's left arm, preventing Kazimierz from doing any damage.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz being controlled here momentarily.
Jan wants to sweep here but Kazimierz controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Jan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jan slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazimierz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jan shoots in for a takedown but Kazimierz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazimierz but Kazimierz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan has a takedown stuffed.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
Kazimierz gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan trying to control here.
Jan tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Jan is trying is best to control the position here.
Jan actively working from the bottom here.
Jan controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kazimierz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kazimierz's back!
Jan tries to get the hooks in deep but Kazimierz pushed the leg off.
Kazimierz is really stuck here.
Kazimierz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kazimierz tries to break free.
Kazimierz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jan's arms.
Kazimierz staying busy and making it hard for Jan to control.
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 Aleksander Kazimierz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazimierz wants to control the position but Jan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Jan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazimierz defends it well.
Bartlomiej Jan has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kazimierz gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazimierz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jan has managed to get both his arms back between Kazimierz's legs - danger averted.
Jan lands a couple of elbows.
Jan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kazimierz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kazimierz advances to half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
Jan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jan is controlling Kazimierz's trapped leg to prevent Kazimierz from advancing to side control.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Kazimierz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Jan is having none of it.
Kazimierz prevents Jan from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan is trying to control the position but Kazimierz postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazimierz defends well and Jan ends up having to push Kazimierz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kazimierz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jan lands in his opponent's guard.
Jan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazimierz being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartlomiej Jan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Myers (ranked 22616 p4p, 481 weight class) and Jose Tapia (ranked 4172 p4p, 327 weight class). Myers comes into the arena with The Soldier's Song blaring out of the sound system. Lachlan Myers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lachlan Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lachlan Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Tapia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Myers as Tapia shoots in.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tapia fails with the takedown.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapia gets a double leg takedown into Myers's guard.
Tapia is looking to advance position but Myers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Myers avoids the attempt from Tapia to control.
Tapia is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapia wants to control but Myers is having none of it.
Tapia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapia tries to lock up and control but Myers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tapia tries to reverse the position but Myers maintains control.
Tapia gets back to half guard.
Myers prevents Tapia from standing back up.
Tapia is looking for a sweep. Myers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapia keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tapia is trying to control but can't.
Tapia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tapia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapia is pulling down on Myers's head. It's preventing any offense from Myers, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers preventing the sweep.
Myers is fighting to break Tapia's control of his arms but Tapia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tapia gets a double leg takedown into Myers's guard.
Myers is looking to stand back up but Tapia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Myers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tapia in particular looking to stall.
Tapia tries to pass to full mount but Myers defends it.
Tapia content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tapia stands up from half guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tapia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tapia tries to move to mount but Myers blocks the move with his legs.
Tapia controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Tapia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tapia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myers as he avoids it easily.
Myers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lachlan Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tapia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tapia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myers's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tapia tries to stand but Myers is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapia lands a couple of elbows.
Tapia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tapia controlling from the top position.
Tapia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tapia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myers some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is being controlled here.
Check out the look on Tapia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tapia controlling the position from side mount.
Tapia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myers some visible discomfort.
Tapia stands up.
Tapia closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia jumps guard and drags Myers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tapia has Myers pulled in close to control his posture.
Tapia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tapia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Myers won't allow Tapia to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapia is on top in guard.
Tapia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tapia wants to get up but he can't break Myers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tapia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Myers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapia passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Myers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Tapia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tapia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Myers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tapia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tapia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tapia lands a nice shot to the head.
Myers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Myers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapia controlling from the full mount.
Oh Myers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tapia landing shots from mount.
Tapia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tapia lands a big elbow - Myers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Myers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Tapia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Almin Hadzic (ranked 7071 p4p, 594 weight class) and Jacob Proudmoore (ranked 7396 p4p, 611 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Almin Hadzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Proudmoore!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hadzic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hadzic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Proudmoore's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Proudmoore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hadzic misses with a body punch
and Proudmoore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hadzic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hadzic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hadzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Proudmoore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadzic somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadzic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Proudmoore moves out of range of the body kick.
Hadzic throws a series of punches but Proudmoore moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudmoore scores with a hook to the body. Hadzic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Proudmoore scores with a nice head shot.
Proudmoore lands an overhand right.
Proudmoore connects with a jab.
Proudmoore jabs at Hadzic's body.
Hadzic is breathing heavily.
Proudmoore catches Hadzic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Proudmoore sends Hadzic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Proudmoore is motioning to the referee to let Hadzic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hadzic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudmoore catches Hadzic with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hadzic forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Proudmoore!
Jacob Proudmoore 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary RodneyField (ranked 24440 p4p, 565 weight class) and Bill Kelly (ranked 3669 p4p, 380 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gary RodneyField has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gary RodneyField seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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235 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gary RodneyField!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kelly taking a breather here.
It looks like Kelly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Kelly stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RodneyField is pushing Kelly's head away, looking to escape. Kelly manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to advance to mount but RodneyField denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RodneyField is letting Kelly control him for a moment.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but RodneyField is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down RodneyField's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kelly wants to control but RodneyField is keeping him busy.
RodneyField stops Kelly from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, RodneyField has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kelly but great work by RodneyField.
RodneyField decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kelly gets a double leg takedown into RodneyField's guard.
Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
RodneyField has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelly controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RodneyField is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.
Kelly advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kelly trying to control the position but RodneyField is working away.
RodneyField seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelly dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
RodneyField struggling a bit here.
RodneyField gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Kelly 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Kelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but RodneyField avoids it really well and circles away.
RodneyField changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly looks for a takedown but RodneyField sprawls well.
RodneyField tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten RodneyField somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Gary RodneyField has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kelly looks for a takedown but RodneyField sprawls well.
Gary RodneyField is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RodneyField closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Kelly dives in and grabs RodneyField's left leg, looking for a takedown. RodneyField pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
RodneyField drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
RodneyField shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Kelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RodneyField swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as RodneyField is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in RodneyField's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is pressing down on RodneyField's thigh, looking to free his foot. RodneyField is holding on for now.
Kelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for RodneyField!
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Kelly wants to control the pace but RodneyField is squirming around nicely.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly trying to control but RodneyField is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but RodneyField sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
RodneyField feinted with a counter takedown.
RodneyField will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? RodneyField is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, RodneyField circles away and we're back to standing.
RodneyField attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. RodneyField tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag RodneyField to the ground. RodneyField escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
RodneyField tries to counter with a takedown but Kelly is quick to defend against it.
Gary RodneyField has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Kelly.
Kelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kelly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bill Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly moves into full mount!
RodneyField is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.
Kelly wants to control the pace but RodneyField is squirming around nicely.
RodneyField tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.
RodneyField stops Kelly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
RodneyField leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
RodneyField looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but RodneyField persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly tries to bum rush RodneyField with a series of wild strikes but RodneyField uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RodneyField tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
RodneyField drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RodneyField pinned against the cage. RodneyField gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly leaves RodneyField with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly is looking for the big counter here.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but RodneyField shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. RodneyField sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RodneyField fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but RodneyField bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelly feints and as RodneyField raises his hands in defense, Kelly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as RodneyField works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly trying to control but RodneyField is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
RodneyField is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gary RodneyField has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Bill Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Hall Jr (ranked 24934 p4p, 661 weight class) and Dough Boy (ranked 3900 p4p, 445 weight class). Hall Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Dirt Off Your Shoulder-Jay Z. Boy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rakin' in the Dough. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urijah Hall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dough Boy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy dodges the punch combination from Hall Jr.
Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boy blocks a head kick by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall Jr blocks the leg kick.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
Hall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall Jr tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boy tries for a takedown but Hall Jr manages to get underhooks.
Hall Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy moves into range and clinches up with Hall Jr.
Boy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boy passes to side control.
Hall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Boy pushes Hall Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall Jr thows a body kick. Boy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hall Jr throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy goes for a double leg but Hall Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall Jr continues to drive forward.
Boy blocks a head kick by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Boy throws a body punch but Hall Jr moves out of range.
Hall Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hall Jr scores with a head kick. Boy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boy blocks a head kick by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall Jr lands an overhand right.
Urijah Hall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall Jr slips a straight right by Boy.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall Jr throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr lands a two punch combo.
Hall Jr lands a jab to Boy's midsection.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy looks winded!
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hall Jr - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Hall Jr there.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Hall Jr counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Hall Jr 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.
Hall Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall Jr duly obliges.
Hall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Boy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Urijah Hall Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Hall Jr misses.
Hall Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy dodges the punch combination from Hall Jr.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy looks to land a combination. Hall Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hall Jr dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urijah Hall Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy misses with a combination
and Hall Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Boy backing up. Boy nods at Hall Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Hall Jr.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall Jr avoids the head kick by Boy.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Hall Jr throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hall Jr.
A head kick misses from Hall Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall Jr. That snapped Boy's head back.
Hall Jr misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boy's head.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy throws a counter combo.
Boy lands with a nice combination. Hall Jr backs away looking to recover.
Hall Jr is looking to wear down Boy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hall Jr throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall Jr!
Hall Jr looks for the body kick but Boy saw that one coming.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall Jr leaves Boy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Hall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hall Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall Jr prevents a body shot from Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall Jr.
Boy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Urijah Hall Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dough Boy.
Hall Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a counter combo.
Hall Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr misses with the combination.
Crunch! Hall Jr slams his shin into Boy's torso.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall Jr misses with a head kick.
Hall Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hall Jr scores with a nice strike.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Boy walks into a stiff left hand from Hall Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Boy in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall Jr throws a one two combo.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Hall Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall Jr is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
Hall Jr scores with a head kick.
Boy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hall Jr.
Hall Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Boy is looking for the big counter here.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy throws a wild body kick that Hall Jr sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Hall Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Hall Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall Jr.
Boy blocks a head kick by Hall Jr.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy instigates a clinch.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall Jr just leaning against Boy, taking a breather.
Hall Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boy is working for takedown but Hall Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Urijah Hall Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dough Boy.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall Jr is defending well.
Boy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hall Jr wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Hall Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dough Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Hall Jr is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.
Hall Jr is nestled in close to Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hall Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall Jr winds up and cracks Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hall Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hall Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dough Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hall Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Hall Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Hall Jr sits in half guard.
Boy wants to improve his position but Hall Jr is controlling well.
Boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall Jr pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Hall Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall Jr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Hall Jr!
Our winner, Urijah Hall Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monte Goglin (ranked 2582 p4p, 284 weight class) and Aaron Work (ranked 7660 p4p, 573 weight class). Goglin comes to the cage accompanied by Monte. Work is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Home Alabama. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Goglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Work!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goglin clinches.
Goglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goglin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Work pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goglin pushes Work up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goglin blocks an uppercut.
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a series of punches but Work moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Goglin ducks down to avoid it.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
Goglin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Work swivels and escapes.
Goglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Work circles away.
Work throws out a counter right but Goglin avoids it with no problem.
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Work counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin takes the fight into the clinch.
Work is pressed up against the cage. Goglin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Work down to the mat. Work avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goglin tries to clinch but Work moves out of range.
Work lands with a hook. Goglin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Work.
A head kick from Goglin lands but Work takes it in his stride.
Goglin is looking to chop away at Work's legs.
Goglin rushes Work and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Goglin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Work prevents it.
Goglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Work avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Work gets tackled into the cage by Goglin. Goglin maintains the clinch.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Goglin prevents Work from breaking the clinch.
Goglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Goglin.
Goglin is working for takedown but Work is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goglin is working for takedown but Work is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Work has had enough of the clinch but Goglin keeps him there for the moment.
Work is trying to force a seperation but Goglin has the dominant position.
Goglin misses with some punches.
Goglin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good exchange - Work coming out on top.
Monte Goglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Goglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goglin has Work pressed against the cage, preventing Work from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goglin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Work pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goglin defending well as Work loads up on a big left hand.
Goglin tries to clinch up
and Work counters with a left and a right that stings Goglin.
Work tries to keep at a distance but Goglin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a series of strikes that have Work backpedaling.
Aaron Work is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goglin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goglin tries to clinch up but Work circles away and keeps his distance.
Work doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goglin wants to clinch.
Work dodges the punch combination from Goglin.
As Goglin backs off Work throws a huge counter combo but Goglin manages to avoid it all.
Goglin tries to clinch
and Work counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goglin slips under a jab.
Goglin throws a combination that misses
enabling Work to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Goglin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Work does it's job there.
Work lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goglin circles away quickly and effectively.
Goglin darts in and clinches Work up against the cage.
Goglin has Work pressed against the cage, preventing Work from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goglin manages to break the clinch.
Goglin tries to clinch but Work moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Work on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goglin looks to clinch
and Work counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Work is predictable there
and Goglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Work avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Work working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin can't get the takedown.
Goglin trying to land knees to the body.
Monte Goglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Work wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Work blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Work prevents a takedown attempt there.
Work wants to break free but Goglin has control.
Goglin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Work working hard to break the clinch.
Goglin breaks from the clinch.
Goglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Work avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goglin clinches up against the cage.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goglin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Work's brow.
Goglin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Work to keep the fight standing.
Goglin wants to get back to striking at distance but Work won't allow it.
Goglin has Work pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Work manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work is trying to break free.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Work blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work is trying to push Goglin away but Goglin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goglin is looking to break free of the clinch but Work has double underhooks.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped Work in his tracks for a moment.
Work breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goglin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goglin tries to clinch up
and Work counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Work swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin dodges the punch combination from Work.
Work lands with an uppercut that bounces Goglin off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Goglin with that takedown attempt.
Work avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Work manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monte Goglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goglin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goglin tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Goglin moves out of range as Work strikes.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Work will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goglin punishes Work's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goglin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Work. Work obviously looking to wear him down.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Work swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Work paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Work now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Work circles away and keeps his distance.
Work tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Work counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work clinches with his opponent.
Goglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goglin scores with a hook to the body.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Goglin won't allow it.
Goglin breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Work, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goglin throws a combination. Work tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Work avoids the head kick by Goglin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Work darts in and clinches Goglin up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goglin.
Goglin wants a takedown.
Goglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goglin misses with a takedown
and Work counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Goglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Work drives through and clinches with Goglin against the cage.
Goglin trying to land knees to the body.
Work wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goglin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goglin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Work breaks the clinch.
Goglin misses with a double jab
and Work makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Work lands a glancing blow to the side of Goglin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Work.
Nice uppercut there from Work.
Work scores with a punch to the head.
Aaron Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goglin tries to clinch up
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Goglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Work counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Work misses with a straight right.
Work lands a nice shot to the body.
Work avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Work scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Work moves into range and clinches up with Goglin.
Work stops a takedown attempt from Goglin.
Come on Work - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Work tries to circle away but Goglin has him pinned against the cage.
Work's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Work throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goglin on the side of the head.
Goglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goglin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Work pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Work has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nose Candy (ranked 4032 p4p, 496 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 2714 p4p, 375 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nose Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice defenses there by Perez .
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Candy scores with a kick to the body.
Jab by Candy.
Candy throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Candy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candy throws an overhand right that lands on Perez 's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
And Perez tries to counter it with a takedown but Candy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Candy throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perez tries to pass to full mount but Candy defends it.
Candy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Perez throwing shots but Candy is blocking nicely.
Perez winds up and cracks Candy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez thows a huge punch but Candy dodges it nicely.
Candy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Candy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez .
Candy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez .
Perez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perez lands with a punch from half guard.
Perez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Perez there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez throwing shots but Candy is blocking nicely.
Perez throwing shots but Candy is blocking nicely.
Perez is working for a kimura but Candy is defending it quite comfortably.
Candy trying to control but Perez postures up.
Perez tries to pass to full mount but Candy defends it.
Perez is looking for a kimura but Candy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Candy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez .
Perez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez uses his free foot to push down on Candy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Candy.
Perez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Perez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Candy because Perez loaded up on that one.
Perez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Candy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillo Perez !
A very excited looking Guillo Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soren Bak (ranked 2357 p4p, 211 weight class) and Marcin Vanatta (ranked 4922 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soren Bak!
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, Marcin Vanatta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanatta is just out of range.
Bak clinches.
Bak tries to work over Vanatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanatta told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bak tries a body shot but Vanatta blocks it.
Bak leaning against his opponent.
Vanatta is trying to force a seperation but Bak has the dominant position.
Vanatta managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Vanatta trying to land knees to the body.
Bak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanatta walks away with a smile on his face. Bak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak moves into the clinch successfully.
Bak is pushing Vanatta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bak throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanatta wants to stall.
Bak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bak breaks the clinch.
Bak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanatta. Vanatta obviously looking to wear him down.
Bak throws a push kick but Vanatta slaps the foot to one side.
Soren Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak closes the distance and pushes Vanatta back into the cage.
Vanatta is struggling to control the position.
Bak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Vanatta.
Bak manages to break the clinch.
Bak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanatta, pushing him back against the cage.
Vanatta missing with knees to the body.
Vanatta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bak tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanatta avoids the damage to the body.
Bak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanatta looking to slow down the pace here.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanatta is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bak lands a knee to the body.
Vanatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanatta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bak scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcin Vanatta has been cut.
Vanatta effectively controlling the action here.
Bak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanatta backwards.
Vanatta tries to stall but Bak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanatta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bak is stalling here.
Bak tries to pull guard but Vanatta holds him up against the cage and eventually Bak drops back down to his feet.
Bak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanatta trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Bak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Vanatta's cut.
That's time! Bak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanatta moves away.
Bak forces Vanatta back against the cage and clinches.
Bak tries a knee to the head but Vanatta blocks it.
Vanatta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bak is defending well for now.
Vanatta tries a knee to the head but Bak blocks it.
Bak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanatta can do to turn this around?
Bak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanatta tries to stall but Bak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bak tries to land a knee to the head but Vanatta blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanatta looking to throw knees to the head but Bak is blocking nicely.
Bak dodges an elbow strike from Vanatta.
Vanatta misses with the head strike.
Bak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanatta avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanatta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bak'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.
Bak gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bak struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanatta controls his hands.
Bak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bak lands a knee to the body.
Bak with a knee to the head.
Soren Bak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bak tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanatta avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bak lands an elbow inside that Vanatta shrugs off.
Bak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bak obliges.
Vanatta tries to land knees in the clinch but Bak avoids the damage to the body.
Bak crunches a lovely knee into Vanatta's ribcage.
Vanatta managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Bak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanatta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak misses with a knee to the head.
Vanatta avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bak as Vanatta tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanatta takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Marcin Vanatta's cut even more.
Bak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vanatta.
Bak moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vanatta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bak managing to block the knees to the body from Vanatta.
Bak is trying to pull guard but Vanatta has him pressed against the cage.
Bak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Vanatta to work.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Vanatta misses with a knee to the head.
Bak slows down the pace here.
Vanatta managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Bak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Vanatta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bak clinches with his opponent.
Bak trying to land knees to the body.
Vanatta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanatta is defending well for now.
Bak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanatta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bak drops Vanatta with a big knee straight up the middle! Vanatta is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vanatta is rocked!
Bak moves into range and clinches up with Vanatta.
Vanatta is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Vanatta takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Marcin Vanatta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak lands a knee to the body.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
Vanatta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bak manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Vanatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanatta tries to clinch
and Bak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanatta thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanatta tries to close the distance and clinch but Bak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bak rushes Vanatta and presses him up against the cage.
Vanatta seems to have recovered his senses.
Vanatta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcin Vanatta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bak breaks the clinch.
Vanatta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bak takes the fight into the clinch.
Bak effectively controlling the action here.
Vanatta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak clinches up with Vanatta and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanatta managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Bak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanatta.
Bak cracks Vanatta with a nice body shot.
Bak breaks the clinch.
Bak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanatta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bak has him pressed against the cage.
Bak tries a knee to the head but Vanatta blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta tries a body shot but Bak blocks it.
Bak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanatta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bak has Vanatta pushed against the cage.
Vanatta is looking to break free of the clinch but Bak has double underhooks.
Vanatta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanatta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bak up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vanatta can't find room to land a body shot as Bak controls the action.
Bak tries a knee to the head but Vanatta blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bak - that landed with a thud.
Vanatta managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Bak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanatta up against the cage.
Bak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soren Bak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanatta closes the distance and clinches.
Marcin Vanatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bak tries for a takedown but Vanatta manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Bak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bak, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Bak!
Soren Bak decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Honda (ranked 2850 p4p, 133 weight class) and Raphael Firenzi (ranked 3724 p4p, 159 weight class). Raphael Firenzi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazunori Honda!
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, Raphael Firenzi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firenzi misses with a hook to the body
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Honda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firenzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firenzi wants to clinch but Honda slips to the side
and Honda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firenzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firenzi is one step ahead there.
Firenzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firenzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda has his hands on Firenzi's head, controlling the position.
Firenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Honda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Firenzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Firenzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.
Firenzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda wants to sweep here but Firenzi controlling him for the moment.
Firenzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda seems keen to control Firenzi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Firenzi throws an elbow that misses. Honda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firenzi's guard. Nice move by Honda!
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it.
Firenzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firenzi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firenzi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Honda dominated that round.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firenzi fails with the takedown.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Firenzi misses with a combination
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Firenzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda won't allow Firenzi to sweep him here.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firenzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Firenzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda stops Firenzi from standing up.
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Firenzi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard.
Firenzi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Honda's closed guard. He's half up but Honda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Honda pivots and extends the arm, Firenzi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Honda! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazunori Honda!
In defeat, Raphael Firenzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Belyakov (ranked 2866 p4p, 312 weight class) and Slippery Salmon (ranked 2308 p4p, 256 weight class). Belyakov comes into the arena with Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost blaring out of the sound system. Slippery Salmon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slippery Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salmon misses the body punch
and Belyakov counters with a straight right hand.
Salmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belyakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belyakov scores with a hook.
Salmon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belyakov.
Salmon wants to clinch
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Salmon off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Slippery Salmon has been cut.
Belyakov lands a jab to the head.
Belyakov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmon scores with a body shot.
Salmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Belyakov circles away.
Salmon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salmon looks to clinch
and Belyakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salmon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Belyakov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Salmon. Salmon tries to recover but Belyakov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Salmon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
Our winner, Kirill Belyakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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