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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1406 p4p, 83 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 3568 p4p, 194 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lokren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermann swivels and escapes.
Hermann forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Hermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lokren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren 's elbow.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, jab by Hermann - just one landing.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lokren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren . Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermann lands with a straight right. Lokren didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hermann pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Lokren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermann prevents it.
Lokren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermann smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lokren goes for a double leg but Hermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermann continues to drive forward.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokren shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermann tries to sprawl out of it but Lokren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hermann misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
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!
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren shoots for a takedown but Hermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lokren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Lokren shoots in but no luck this time.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Hermann.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lokren .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hermann has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lokren is on him like a limpet, forcing Hermann back against the cage.
Lokren pulls guard.
Lokren is striking but Hermann is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hermann moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Lokren .
Lokren tries to improve position but can't.
Lokren is trying to control Hermann's posture but Hermann avoids it.
Hermann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lokren to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermann circles away.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lokren is defended easily by Hermann.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokren 's head backwards.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Lokren 's head.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Hermann.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann thuds his right hand into Lokren 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermann lands a jab to the head.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Hermann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann 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.
Hermann tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Hermann throws a good cross that connects.
Hermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Lokren . Lokren gets slowly back to his feet.
Lokren walks into a stiff left hand from Hermann.
No luck for Lokren with that takedown attempt.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermann tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Lokren shoots in for a double leg but Hermann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lokren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermann swivels and escapes.
A big right from Hermann misses.
Hermann 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.
Lokren defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren .
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren closes the distance and clinches up with Hermann, looking for a takedown. Lokren pushes Hermann against the cage but Hermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermann moves into the clinch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren manages to pull guard.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lokren is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is trying to hold Hermann in close to prevent damage but Hermann has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
Hermann decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lokren dives in and grabs Hermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hermann pushes down on Lokren 's head and hops out.
Hermann sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermann circles away.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann leaves Lokren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Lokren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermann but Hermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermann but Hermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann works Lokren 's body with a nice hook.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lokren .
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermann.
Lokren shoots in but Hermann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lokren is breathing heavily.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lokren .
Hermann throws Lokren to one side and escapes!
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Hermann misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown but Hermann shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lokren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lokren looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hermann as Lokren shoots in.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann wants to stand and escape but Lokren is having none of it.
Hermann looking to control but Lokren passes into half guard.
Hermann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lokren .
Hermann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermann.
Hermann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Hermann letting Lokren take a breather here.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermann is keeping busy.
Hermann pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Lokren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren 's elbow.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sairanix Jr Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lokren tries to break free but Hermann pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokren 's efforts to push away.
Lokren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lokren looking for a takedown.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren is looking to control Hermann's arms but Hermann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokren has his back to the cage.
Lokren is looking to control Hermann's arms but Hermann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokren has his back to the cage.
Lokren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Lokren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokren 's efforts to push away.
Lokren is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermann.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann prevents a body shot from Lokren .
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 2208 p4p, 124 weight class) and John Silver (ranked 22563 p4p, 274 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Silver!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
A head kick by Silver misses
letting Time counter with a right hand.
Silver lands a glancing blow to the side of Time's head.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Time is able to avoid easily.
Time tries to land a leg kick but Silver saw it coming and moves away.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver avoids the head kick by Time.
Silver lands with a right hand.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Time throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Time moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilver.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Time moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Time is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver counters by clinching up.
Time misses with a body punch.
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Time shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silver scores with a hook.
Time cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Silver fails with the takedown.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Silver manages to avoid it.
Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silver misses with a kick to the body.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silver checks a leg kick.
Time is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Time avoids the head kick by Silver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Silver is predictable there
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Time pinned against the cage. Time gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Time throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
Silver fails with the takedown.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Silver.
Silver defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Silver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Time throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Time swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Silver shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver.
Silver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Time finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
Time throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Time throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Time counters with an outside leg kick.
Time throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
A combination from Time does no damage.
Time throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Time looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Time cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Time finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Time lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver is rocked!
Time drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Silver's head, knocking him out cold! Time is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). My Time!
In his post fight interview, My Time started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 1498 p4p, 182 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 2213 p4p, 246 weight class). Nuts has chosen Come Down as his entrance music. Deez Nuts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic with a nice cross.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orsic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic looks to land a right hand but Nuts moved out of range.
Orsic throws a hook but Nuts blocks it.
A big right from Nuts misses.
Nuts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orsic's guard.
Orsic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nuts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Orsic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nuts is looking to defend but Orsic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nuts! Orsic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nuts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mate Orsic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 885 p4p, 100 weight class) and Luka Perovic (ranked 2285 p4p, 223 weight class). Harry McQuirre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuirre wants to stand up but Perovic is controlling him.
Perovic trying to control but McQuirre is working from the bottom.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Perovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Perovic won't allow McQuirre to get back to his feet.
Perovic looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McQuirre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perovic passes into half guard.
McQuirre tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Perovic manages to move to mount!
McQuirre is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Perovic.
Perovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic controlling the pace for now.
McQuirre is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Perovic tries to take his opponent's back but McQuirre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
McQuirre stands up and waves to Perovic to follow him.
McQuirre lands a head shot.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuirre misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Luka Perovic has been cut.
McQuirre lands a nice looking body shot.
Perovic swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
McQuirre fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Perovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuirre.
A jab from McQuirre misses.
Perovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuirre misses with a body shot
and Perovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Perovic ducks right into an uppercut from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Perovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McQuirre manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Perovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perovic throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perovic tries for a takedown but McQuirre circles away easily
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perovic staying out of range there.
McQuirre misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre throws a hook but Perovic blocks it.
McQuirre sizes up Perovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perovic darts in looking for a takedown but McQuirre gets double underhooks and turns Perovic into the cage.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from McQuirre does it's job there.
Perovic misses with a jab to the body
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuirre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perovic misses with a wild body shot.
Perovic throws a looping overhand right but McQuirre ducks down to avoid it.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Perovic loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
Perovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perovic throws a combination. McQuirre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Perovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luka Perovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre scores with a jab. Perovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perovic fails to land the takedown.
A jab from McQuirre does it's job there.
Perovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Perovic taking a break here but McQuirre is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McQuirre is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perovic wants to pass the guard but McQuirre is defending well.
McQuirre is looking to escape.
Well, if Perovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Perovic 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.
Perovic trying to control the action but McQuirre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McQuirre sees it coming and defends easily.
McQuirre is defending against the submission attempts here by Perovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQuirre has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Perovic is on him like a limpet, forcing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Perovic controls the action.
Perovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perovic working aggressively here.
Perovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McQuirre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perovic working aggressively here.
Perovic misses with a body punch.
Perovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic misses with a body shot
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
Perovic tries to clinch up but McQuirre circles away and keeps his distance.
McQuirre is looking for a counter combo.
McQuirre lands a head shot.
Perovic throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
Perovic misses with a looping right.
McQuirre fails to land with a series of punches.
McQuirre connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perovic throws a series of punches but McQuirre avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perovic misses with a wild body shot.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Perovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perovic connects with a body shot that sends McQuirre's belly button to the back.
Perovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McQuirre's head backwards.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
McQuirre cracks Perovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perovic can do to turn this around?
McQuirre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perovic. Perovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McQuirre with a hook.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut
and Perovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perovic tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuirre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Perovic avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
McQuirre swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Perovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Perovic works over McQuirre's head and body with a nice combination.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perovic misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perovic closes the distance and clinches.
Perovic trying to stall but McQuirre improves his position.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
Perovic pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perovic moves away.
Perovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perovic.
Perovic throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
Perovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perovic is rocked!
Perovic misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perovic.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
Perovic loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
A big right from Perovic misses.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Perovic does no damage.
McQuirre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Perovic.
Perovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by McQuirre.
Perovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McQuirre to score with a decent uppercut.
McQuirre scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Perovic.
Good standup being displayed there by McQuirre as he connects with a hook.
Perovic is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre scores with a hook to the body. Perovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McQuirre misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McQuirre, as that shot connected.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with a series of wild punches.
Perovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McQuirre thuds a left hand into Perovic's body.
McQuirre tests Perovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perovic throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
McQuirre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perovic closes the distance but McQuirre moves to the side
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McQuirre to score with a decent uppercut.
Perovic misses with a straight right.
Perovic misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre with a nice cross.
Perovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luka Perovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McQuirre with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry McQuirre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McQuirre, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
After the fight, Harry McQuirre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Roach (ranked 1233 p4p, 163 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 1368 p4p, 180 weight class). Roach comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around, House of Pain. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmond's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Roach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach cracks Edmond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Roach.
Roach thows a leg kick but Edmond checks it
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Roach.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Edmond cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Roach throws a leg kick
and Edmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but Edmond won't allow it.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach tries to break free but Edmond pushes him back against the cage.
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach misses with a straight right.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Roach 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.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
A big right from Roach misses.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Roach.
A jab from Roach does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach works over Edmond's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Edmond.
Roach misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Edmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Roach steps away.
Edmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Edmond misses with a hook
and Roach counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Edmond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roach is looking to score with low kicks.
Edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edmond.
Edmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roach jabs Edmond right on the nose. Edmond blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Roach backing away here, and Edmond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roach misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roy Roach will probably get the nod.
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.
Edmond misses with a looping right.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach misses with the combination.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach misses with the combination.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Roach.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach throws a push kick but Edmond slaps the foot to one side.
Edmond wants to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Edmond coming out on top.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Edmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Roach misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Edmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmond misses with a straight left.
Edmond connects with a high kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roach is out of range and Edmond settles back down.
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edmond is able to avoid easily.
Roach misses with the body kick
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roach gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Edmond misses.
Edmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Roach misses
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Roach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edmond punishes Roach's body with a nice straight punch.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmond! But no joy.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Roach avoids it well.
Edmond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach scores with a body shot.
Roach lands a lovely overhand right.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roach with a body shot.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Roach is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach misses with a looping left.
Roach throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Edmond does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Roach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edmond cracks Roach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmond blocks the body kick.
Roach looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond tries to counter with a clinch but Roach shakes him off and moves away.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edmond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick but Edmond moved away.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach looks to land a combination but Edmond avoids it well.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Roach.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach misses the body punch
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Roy Roach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Edmond.
Roach wants to land a leg kick but Edmond is out of range.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roach scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Edmond throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach tries to bum rush Edmond with a series of wild strikes but Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edmond connects with a leg kick. Roach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach sizes up Edmond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
Good work by Roach as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Edmond connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach lands with a right hand.
Edmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmond tries to bum rush Roach with a series of wild strikes but Roach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Roach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Roach.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Roach.
Nice defenses there by Roach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roach lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roach walks into a jab.
Roach lands a jab to the nose.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a chopping leg kick but Edmond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edmond throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
Edmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond slips a straight right by Roach.
Roach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Roach.
I think Roach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roy Roach!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roy Roach made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hitoshi Yoshida (ranked 714 p4p, 82 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 1846 p4p, 195 weight class). Yoshida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yoshida Brothers - Rising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hitoshi Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida gets a clinch.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshida wants the takedown. White Jr is fighting it off but Yoshida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White Jr's guard against the cage.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White Jr pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as White Jr shoots in.
White Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White Jr.
White Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida pressing his opponent against the cage.
White Jr is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
White Jr decides to pull guard.
White Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
White Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida stalling away here and it's allowed White Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida landing with the ground and pound.
White Jr keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yoshida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but White Jr defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
White Jr won't allow Yoshida to pass to mount.
White Jr wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yoshida in a clinch.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
White Jr looking for a takedown.
White Jr lands a left hand.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White Jr jumps guard.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.
Yoshida trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White Jr is pulling down on Yoshida's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but White Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White Jr continues to drive forward.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes White Jr back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
White Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
White Jr dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on White Jr's head and hops out.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida is staying active underneath White Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshida wants to improve his position but White Jr is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr throws a strike but Yoshida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida has White Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Yoshida throws his legs up looking for a submission but White Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida manages to work his way to half guard, despite White Jr's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold.
White Jr is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
White Jr is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White Jr trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Yoshida looking to control.
White Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White Jr lying in Yoshida's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yoshida decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! White Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hitoshi Yoshida!
Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 848 p4p, 51 weight class) and Omar Cunningham (ranked 1991 p4p, 109 weight class). Viktorov comes to the cage accompanied by Lyube - Davay Za. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Omar Cunningham enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Cunningham !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cunningham .
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Viktorov's shoulder, as Viktorov tries to avoid the shot.
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cunningham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viktorov manages to avoid it.
Cunningham lands a jab.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Viktorov takes one on the button.
Omar Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Cunningham moves away
and Cunningham counters with a straight right hand.
Viktorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Cunningham .
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viktorov backing away here, and Cunningham unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Viktorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viktorov pulls guard successfully.
Viktorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Viktorov, not yet.
Viktorov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cunningham is defending well. Viktorov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cunningham has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Viktorov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Viktorov!
A victorious Aleksey Viktorov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 564 p4p, 72 weight class) and Jacob Proudmoore (ranked 2138 p4p, 260 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Proudmoore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudmoore misses with a looping right.
Kurri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore lands with an overhand left.
Jacob Proudmoore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri avoids the body shot from Proudmoore.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurri misses its target.
Kurri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O Heaven in the buildup to the fight.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. Kurri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurri looking to score a takedown here. Proudmoore is defending well but Kurri drives through and ends up in Proudmoore's guard.
Proudmoore looking for a sweep. Not yet Proudmoore, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri trying to control but Proudmoore is working from the bottom.
Kurri postures up and lands a big shot to Proudmoore's brow.
Kurri trying to control but Proudmoore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudmoore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Proudmoore keeps moving.
Proudmoore trying to keep a closed guard but Kurri is proving a slippery customer.
Kurri throwing strikes from guard but Proudmoore blocks nicely.
Kurri is stalling in the full guard.
Kurri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proudmoore keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurri passes Proudmoore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proudmoore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Proudmoore is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Proudmoore has hold of Kurri's hands but Kurri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Proudmoore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Proudmoore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proudmoore wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proudmoore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Proudmoore can't do much from the bottom here.
Proudmoore is trying to improve his position.
Kurri in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Proudmoore is not content to let Kurri control the position.
Proudmoore wants to control but Kurri postures up.
Kurri swings around for an armbar but Proudmoore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kurri's guard.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurri looking to control.
Proudmoore wants to get up but he can't break Kurri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Proudmoore stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.
Proudmoore looking to pass the guard.
Kurri controls Proudmoore momentarily but Proudmoore frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudmoore wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Kurri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proudmoore defends well.
Kurri looking for a triangle here. Proudmoore is fighting it but it looks tight! Kurri pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Proudmoore is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatu Kurri!
A very excited looking Tatu Kurri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Olsen (ranked 1295 p4p, 178 weight class) and Eric Whitaker (ranked 1013 p4p, 149 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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220 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Olsen's guard now, I'm sure.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Olsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Whitaker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Olsen's body to avoid the submission. Olsen has instead reached around Whitaker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Olsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robin Olsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 520 p4p, 78 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 1190 p4p, 157 weight class). Manuel Neuer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neuer.
Boxaaja misses with a looping left.
Neuer tries to clinch up but Boxaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Neuer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Boxaaja catches Neuer right on the button with a cross.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Neuer's head but Neuer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neuer tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neuer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boxaaja throws a looping overhand right but Neuer ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxaaja.
Neuer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Neuer.
Neuer moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Neuer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neuer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boxaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxaaja drives through and clinches with Neuer against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Boxaaja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Neuer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Boxaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja presses Neuer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
Neuer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Neuer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja lands with a light punch inside.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neuer being controlled against the cage.
Neuer looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxaaja'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.
Boxaaja stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja pushes Neuer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neuer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neuer looks winded!
A body shot lands from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
Boxaaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Boxaaja taking a breather.
The referee calls for Boxaaja to work.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
Boxaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer takes a shot to the head.
Neuer is looking for a takedown.
Boxaaja gets through Neuer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boxaaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxaaja lands a nice uppercut.
Neuer is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxaaja.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boxaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Boxaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neuer is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Neuer seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxaaja lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boxaaja cracks Neuer with a nice body shot.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neuer takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja 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.
Neuer slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
Neuer feints a counter leg kick.
Neuer moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Boxaaja throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a lazy right hand but Neuer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neuer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand
so Neuer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neuer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neuer has Boxaaja in his guard.
Neuer working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja stalling.
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neuer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Neuer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boxaaja stacks Neuer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boxaaja!
Neuer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boxaaja is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neuer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Boxaaja gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boxaaja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
Boxaaja controlling the position easily from mount.
Neuer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja wants to control the pace but Neuer is squirming around nicely.
Neuer regains half guard.
Boxaaja moves nicely into side control.
Boxaaja tries for a kimura but Neuer is defending well.
Boxaaja just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boxaaja controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Neuer staying out of range there.
Neuer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neuer staying out of range there.
Boxaaja tests Neuer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja clinches.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxaaja.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
Phol Boxaaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neuer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja drops Neuer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Neuer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boxaaja pushes Neuer against the cage. Boxaaja is working some dirty boxing. Boxaaja pushes off with a quick right hook! Neuer goes down! Neuer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Boxaaja moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
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