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Byzantium 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Willis (ranked 5828 p4p, 4139 weight class) and Casey Dutton (ranked 594 p4p, 506 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Dutton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton trying to control the position.
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Dutton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dutton manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Dutton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis won't allow Dutton to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dutton has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis stops Dutton from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dutton.
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Dutton tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Dutton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dutton is rocked!
 It looks like Casey Dutton has been cut.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dutton defends it nicely.
Dutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?
Dutton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dutton gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dutton.
Dutton seems to have recovered his senses.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Dutton, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Dutton against the cage but Dutton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutton motions for Willis to come forward. Dutton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutton throws out the jab.
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dutton is looking to escape.
Willis fails to move to back control.
Dutton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willis won't let Dutton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Willis takes Dutton's back.
Willis working for a choke but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dutton hold on?
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control.
Willis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Willis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Willis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dutton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dutton prevents Willis from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is looking for the choke from the back position but Dutton is controlling his hands well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to control the hands but Willis breaks the grip.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control.
Willis controlling from the back.
Dutton is trying to stand back up.
Dutton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Willis gets his way!
Dutton is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Willis there.
Jethro Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dutton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dutton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dutton pushes Willis off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dutton, pushing him back against the cage.
Willis is trying to drag Dutton to the mat but Dutton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis lands a hook that snaps the head of Dutton backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands with a left to the head.
Dutton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willis forces Dutton back against the cage and clinches.
Willis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dutton uses from the top position.
Dutton wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutton throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dutton wanted to stand there but Willis had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Dutton defends it.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Willis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dutton tries to kick Willis off in order to stand up. Willis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Dutton denies him.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dutton can do to turn this around?
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis stands up.
Dutton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willis.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dutton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Willis has control of Dutton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dutton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutton tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Dutton is trying to stand up.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away.
Dutton wants to control but Willis is having none of it.
Willis trying to control but Dutton is having none of it.
Dutton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Willis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willis - that will leave a mark!
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dutton tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dutton on his heels. He'll look to pass Dutton's guard now, I'm sure.
Dutton wants to stand and escape but Willis is having none of it.
Willis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Willis prevents Dutton from escaping the position.
Willis advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dutton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away.
Willis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis tries for a kimura but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Dutton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dutton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis drives through and clinches with Dutton against the cage.
Dutton wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
Willis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Willis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Willis tries to get out of the position.
Dutton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dutton postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Dutton can't keep his opponent in guard - Willis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dutton for as long as he can get away with.
Willis trying to pass the guard but Dutton defending well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willis stops Dutton from getting back to his feet.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis wants to free his trapped foot but Dutton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Casey Dutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jethro Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis blocks Dutton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willis 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Jethro Willis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erco De Beer (ranked 2994 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Nadeem Andersen (ranked 356 p4p, 405 weight class). Andersen has chosen A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erco De Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Beer misses with a lunging right hand
and Andersen counters with a two punch combo.
De Beer slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
De Beer appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as De Beer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andersen doesn't seem phased though.
Andersen thuds his right hand into De Beer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Beer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Beer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andersen throws a series of punches but De Beer avoids them all with ease.
Andersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Beer to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like De Beer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Beer missing with a left hand there. Andersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersen avoids the body shot from De Beer.
De Beer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from De Beer.
Andersen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! De Beer ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Andersen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erco De Beer!
Erco De Beer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Nadeem Andersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fair play to him but that was a fluke and he knows it, I suggest a rematch next.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Bunbury (ranked 3955 p4p, 4147 weight class) and Rozowa Pantera (ranked 503 p4p, 523 weight class). Bunbury comes to the cage accompanied by We No Who U R. Rozowa Pantera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathaniel Bunbury's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Bunbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rozowa Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunbury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pantera.
Pantera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pantera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunbury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pantera shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunbury sprawls well. He's pushed Pantera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pantera shoots in but no luck this time.
Pantera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunbury swivels and escapes.
Nathaniel Bunbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rozowa Pantera.
Pantera fails to land the takedown.
Pantera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Bunbury.
Bunbury dodges the punch combination from Pantera.
Bunbury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pantera will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunbury pushes Pantera away with a front kick.
Pantera looks winded!
Bunbury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunbury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pantera's efforts to push away.
Bunbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunbury lands a knee to the head.
Bunbury scores a nice knee to the body.
Pantera is trying to pull guard but Bunbury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pantera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunbury lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bunbury.
Bunbury scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rozowa Pantera has been cut.
Bunbury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunbury with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunbury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunbury utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bunbury connects with a knee to the head.
Bunbury connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pantera's face.
Bunbury with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bunbury.
Pantera is rocked!
Bunbury has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pantera - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bunbury, and another! Pantera is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nathaniel Bunbury!
Nathaniel Bunbury took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Firas Woodson (ranked 3592 p4p, 3434 weight class) and Mandla Ibubesi (ranked 412 p4p, 399 weight class). Mandla Ibubesi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Firas Woodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mandla Ibubesi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibubesi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibubesi looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Woodson 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.
Woodson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibubesi taking some punishment here, with Woodson in his half guard.
Ibubesi is trying to maintain the position but Woodson is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibubesi tries to get to full guard but Woodson has control of the leg.
Woodson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibubesi defends it well.
Ibubesi is looking for a sweep. Woodson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibubesi looking for submissions off his back.
Ibubesi trying to control but Woodson postures up.
Woodson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ibubesi wants to improve his position but Woodson is controlling well.
Woodson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodson cracks Ibubesi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Woodson wants to control the pace but Ibubesi is squirming around nicely.
Ibubesi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibubesi actively working from the bottom here.
Woodson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Woodson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibubesi keeps working.
Ibubesi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woodson is really struggling to control Ibubesi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Woodson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi wants to control but Woodson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodson lands a nice short elbow.
Woodson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ibubesi.
Woodson stands up.
Ibubesi gets a clinch.
Woodson tries to pull guard but Ibubesi won't allow it.
Woodson fails to pull guard.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi tries a body shot but Woodson blocks it.
Ibubesi lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi presses Woodson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
Woodson is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibubesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woodson takes a shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodson backwards.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woodson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firas Woodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibubesi scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi gets through Woodson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodson backwards.
 Woodson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mandla Ibubesi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ibubesi gets a clinch.
Oh Woodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodson.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibubesi.
Woodson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibubesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
Woodson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ibubesi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Ibubesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibubesi effectively controlling the action here.
Ibubesi dips a shoulder and cracks Woodson with a mighty uppercut! Woodson falls back against the cage and Ibubesi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Woodson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ibubesi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandla Ibubesi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Githinji (ranked 2900 p4p, 3795 weight class) and Tundra Irkutsk (ranked 396 p4p, 487 weight class). Tundra Irkutsk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Githinji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tundra Irkutsk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irkutsk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Githinji.
Irkutsk lands a jab to the nose.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves away
and Irkutsk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Githinji thinking.
A swing and a miss from Githinji.
Irkutsk misses with a few strikes there.
Githinji is looking to clinch.
Githinji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irkutsk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irkutsk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Githinji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
A hook to the body from Githinji.
Irkutsk blocking some punches.
Irkutsk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Githinji's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Githinji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Githinji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Githinji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Githinji throws a punch but it's blocked by Irkutsk.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
Githinji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Githinji scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Githinji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Githinji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Githinji throws a head punch that misses.
Irkutsk blocking some punches.
Irkutsk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irkutsk blocks an uppercut.
Githinji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irkutsk's elbow.
Irkutsk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Githinji backwards.
Irkutsk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irkutsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irkutsk. Githinji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Githinji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Irkutsk misses the target.
Irkutsk swats away the attempt to clinch by Githinji.
Irkutsk lands a nice shot that snaps Githinji's head back.
Githinji misses with a left hand
and Irkutsk counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irkutsk misses with an uppercut. Githinji saw that one coming.
Irkutsk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Githinji throws a leg kick but Irkutsk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Irkutsk keeps the fight on the outside.
Githinji digs a good body shot into Irkutsk's ribs.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Githinji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irkutsk throws a sloppy body shot
and Githinji counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irkutsk lands a lovely overhand right.
Githinji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Githinji darts in trying to clinch
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Githinji is predictable there
and Irkutsk counters with a nice uppercut.
Githinji throws a lazy uppercut
and Irkutsk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Githinji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Githinji throws a series of strikes that have Irkutsk backpedaling.
Githinji tries to clinch up
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irkutsk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Githinji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Githinji staying out of range there.
Irkutsk throws a combination that misses
and Githinji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Githinji misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Githinji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Githinji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
Still in the clinch, Githinji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Githinji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Githinji scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Githinji.
Githinji misses with some punches.
Irkutsk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Githinji seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irkutsk can turn it around.
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Githinji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sami Githinji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irkutsk swats away the attempt to clinch by Githinji.
Githinji closes the distance and pushes Irkutsk back into the cage.
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Githinji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irkutsk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Sami Githinji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tundra Irkutsk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Irkutsk lands with an uppercut that bounces Githinji off the cage and back into range.
Githinji doesn't manage to clinch there - Irkutsk circles away.
Githinji throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk lands with a straight right. Githinji didn't see that one coming.
Githinji lands an overhand right.
Githinji is looking to clinch.
Irkutsk staying out of range there.
Tundra Irkutsk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Githinji tries to clinch
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Githinji moves to clinch but Irkutsk breaks away
and Irkutsk counters with a right hand to the body.
Irkutsk misses with a hook. Githinji ducked under it nicely.
Githinji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Githinji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irkutsk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Githinji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irkutsk.
A slow jab from Irkutsk misses its intended target.
Githinji tries to counter by clinching up but Irkutsk breaks away and moves out of range.
Irkutsk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Githinji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves away
and Irkutsk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Githinji dodges the punch combination from Irkutsk.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Githinji lands a nice uppercut.
Githinji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Githinji misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irkutsk.
Githinji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irkutsk or not.
Irkutsk looking to slow down the pace here.
Githinji lands a right hand.
Githinji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Githinji blocks an uppercut.
Githinji lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irkutsk throws a head punch that misses.
Irkutsk wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irkutsk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Githinji's elbow.
Irkutsk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Githinji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Githinji scores with a shot to the side of Irkutsk's head.
Irkutsk trying to control the position but instead, Githinji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irkutsk into the cage.
Githinji working aggressively here.
Githinji is working Irkutsk over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Githinji.
Githinji gets through Irkutsk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Githinji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irkutsk is rocked!
Irkutsk can't find room to land a body shot as Githinji controls the action.
Irkutsk throws a punch but it's blocked by Githinji.
Githinji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Githinji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irkutsk is still on wobbly legs! Can Githinji finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Githinji drops Irkutsk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irkutsk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Githinji digs a right hand underneath Irkutsk's ribcage. Irkutsk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Githinji has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Irkutsk is breathing heavily.
Githinji misses with a punch to the body.
Githinji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Githinji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irkutsk or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Githinji.
Irkutsk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Githinji.
Irkutsk prevents a body shot from Githinji.
Githinji misses with a body punch.
Githinji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Githinji throws a head punch that misses.
Githinji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irkutsk can do to turn this around?
Githinji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Githinji as the two fighters clinch.
Irkutsk tries to throw a body punch but Githinji avoids it by throwing Irkutsk back against the cage.
Irkutsk throws a punch but it's blocked by Githinji.
Githinji lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Githinji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irkutsk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Githinji unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Irkutsk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Githinji is unloading with more strikes now! Irkutsk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Githinji!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 3409 p4p, 3874 weight class) and Wilem Tell (ranked 448 p4p, 495 weight class). Reed Richards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilem Tell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tell is looking for a kimura here.
Tell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Richards throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tell prevents Richards from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is pressing down on Tell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tell is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tell is trying to keep Richards in close.
Tell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tell keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tell wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Richards is looking to advance position but Tell won't allow it.
Richards wants to control but Tell is keeping him busy.
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tell defends it well.
Tell taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Tell defends it.
Tell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Tell wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Richards there.
Tell trying to control here.
Richards is trying to control. Tell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Tell is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Tell defends it.
Tell tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tell is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a head shot. Tell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Tell from controlling successfully.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
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 Reed Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richards lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reed Richards!
Wilem Tell was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not my day...I am sorry...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sylus Sativa (ranked 3034 p4p, 3527 weight class) and Farto Fuerte (ranked 361 p4p, 408 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylus Sativa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Fuerte.
Sativa tries to keep at a distance but Fuerte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuerte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sativa.
Fuerte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuerte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Fuerte misses.
Sativa swings widly with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Sylus Sativa has been cut.
Fuerte throws a nice looking combination but Sativa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sativa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sativa scores with a nice right hand.
Sativa scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuerte should have avoided that one.
Sativa scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Fuerte misses.
Sativa scores with a nice head shot.
Fuerte takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Farto Fuerte has been cut.
Sativa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sativa cracks Fuerte with a good jab.
Sativa misses with a right hand
and Fuerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sativa throws a jab when Fuerte was well out of range.
Fuerte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sativa.
Good shot there by Sativa.
Sativa misses with a straight left.
Sativa throws a big shot that misses.
Fuerte is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fuerte throws out a loose jab but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuerte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sativa.
Fuerte throws a head kick but Sativa moves out of range.
Fuerte throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Fuerte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuerte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sativa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sativa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuerte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuerte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuerte throws a head kick but Sativa moves out of range.
Fuerte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Fuerte.
Fuerte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sativa.
Fuerte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sylus Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sativa misses with an uppercut. Fuerte saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throws a jab when Fuerte was well out of range.
Fuerte slips a jab from Sativa.
Fuerte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sativa with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sativa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sativa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Sativa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sativa lands a head shot.
Sativa cracks Fuerte with an open hand slap.
Sativa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sativa throws a hook but Fuerte avoids it easily.
Sativa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuerte walks into a jab.
Fuerte is rocked!
Fuerte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sativa.
It looked like Sativa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuerte throws a shot from downtown. Sativa moves away and avoids it.
Fuerte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sativa.
Sativa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sativa cracks a nice hook into Fuerte's ribs.
Sativa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fuerte sprawling to the canvas! Fuerte rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sativa finish him?!
Fuerte is still on wobbly legs! Can Sativa finish him?
Sativa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fuerte drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sativa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fuerte's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylus Sativa!
After winning the bout, Sylus Sativa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Apolinario (ranked 1676 p4p, 1729 weight class) and Evgeny Kolesov (ranked 249 p4p, 254 weight class). Joao Apolinario had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Apolinario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeny Kolesov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario looks for a takedown but Kolesov sprawls well.
Apolinario shoots in for a takedown but Kolesov shows good takedown defense.
Kolesov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apolinario fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Apolinario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apolinario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolesov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apolinario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolesov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolesov lands with a hook. Apolinario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apolinario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Kolesov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Kolesov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolinario is breathing heavily.
Kolesov scores with a decent looking hook.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolinario misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolesov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolinario has his takedown stuffed
letting Kolesov counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Apolinario's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kolesov dives in looking to finish as Apolinario flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kolesov's strikes! Kolesov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Apolinario's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Apolinario was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Kolesov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Atunes (ranked 2496 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 337 p4p, 315 weight class). Abraham Barnes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Atunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Atunes gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Barnes trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Atunes's brow.
Barnes postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Atunes!
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Atunes is proving a slippery customer.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atunes manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atunes lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atunes swivels and escapes.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Barnes.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes is rocked!
Renato Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Atunes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Atunes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Blake (ranked 1009 p4p, 2414 weight class) and Matt Fallon (ranked 138 p4p, 326 weight class). Matt Fallon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Test Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Fallon.
A nice combination there by Fallon.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Fallon.
Blake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fallon lands with an overhand left.
Fallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Fallon holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Fallon gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to pull guard but Fallon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blake working aggressively here.
Fallon misses with the head strike.
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake manages to pull guard.
Fallon with a nice head shot there.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fallon frees his head nicely. Oh but Blake has switched to an armbar! Fallon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Test Blake!
Test Blake retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Test Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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