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Highland 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 2532 p4p, 3646 weight class) and Jimothy Jones (ranked 333 p4p, 443 weight class). Bill Smif has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Smif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smif lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smif lands with a shot to the body.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones !
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Jones is looking to clinch but Smif is avoiding it.
Smif connects with a body shot.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 Jones is rocked!
Smif plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jones to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jones just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Smif!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pdiddy Parker (ranked 2509 p4p, 2055 weight class) and Jackson Shaw (ranked 298 p4p, 255 weight class). Pdiddy Parker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pdiddy Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Shaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Jackson Shaw has been cut.
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!
Parker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shaw looks winded!
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Parker scores with a hook.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Parker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Parker circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shaw tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Parker wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pdiddy Parker!
Jackson Shaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sebastian Joly (ranked 2520 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Shaun Hawkins (ranked 337 p4p, 307 weight class). Shaun Hawkins 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jean Sebastian Joly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joly with a hook.
Joly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Joly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Joly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Joly.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Joly's head but Joly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joly forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joly is working Hawkins over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Joly.
A right handed body shot lands from Joly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joly misses with a body punch.
Joly misses with a body punch.
Joly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Joly is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joly down to the mat. Joly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Joly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkins.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Joly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Joly does it's job there.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Joly ducked under it nicely.
Joly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joly sends Hawkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joly is motioning to the referee to let Hawkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hawkins is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Joly finish him?
Joly throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hawkins clean off his feet! He's out cold! Joly stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Sebastian Joly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Ferret (ranked 2723 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Franko Getaldic (ranked 355 p4p, 251 weight class). Jermaine Ferret has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jermaine Ferret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franko Getaldic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getaldic dodges the punch combination from Ferret.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
Getaldic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferret 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.
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
A combination from Ferret does no damage.
Ferret fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Getaldic slips a jab from Ferret.
Ferret waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Getaldic.
Ferret seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ferret needs to keep his hands up - Getaldic had a free shot at his head there.
Getaldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferret manages to avoid it.
Ferret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Getaldic throws a series of punches but Ferret moves out of range.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Getaldic moves away.
Getaldic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Getaldic misses with a right hand
and Ferret counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch but Ferret keeps him there for the moment.
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferret backwards.
Getaldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a left to the head.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but Ferret is controlling him.
Getaldic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Getaldic's elbow.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ferret blocks it.
Ferret blocks a body shot from Getaldic.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferret lands a nice uppercut.
Getaldic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferret makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Getaldic.
Getaldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
Ferret misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret struggles to land a body shot inside as Getaldic controls his hands.
Getaldic prevents a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic prevents a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a left to the head.
Getaldic has a couple of punches blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but Ferret avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
Ferret lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Getaldic misses with a body punch.
Ferret is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Getaldic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Getaldic lands an uppercut.
Ferret is looking to control Getaldic's arms but Getaldic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferret has his back to the cage.
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Getaldic.
Getaldic misses with a punch on the inside.
Getaldic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferret tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret has a couple of punches blocked by Getaldic.
A right handed body shot lands from Getaldic.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Ferret.
A nice right hand lands inside from Getaldic.
A short left from Ferret.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Getaldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic misses with a punch to the body.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ferret blocks it.
Getaldic lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Getaldic.
Ferret is breathing heavily.
Getaldic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferret breaks the clinch.
Getaldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferret.
As Getaldic looks to move away, Ferret throws a big counter combo but Getaldic just gets out of the way.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Getaldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferret on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Getaldic misses.
Ferret takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Getaldic tries to bum rush Ferret with a series of wild strikes but Ferret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
Ferret throws a body punch but Getaldic moves out of range.
Getaldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferret looks to score with a jab to the body but Getaldic is just out of range.
Ferret takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Getaldic.
Getaldic lands a head shot.
Ferret looks to score with a jab to the body but Getaldic is just out of range.
Getaldic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Getaldic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Getaldic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferret slips a jab from Getaldic.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
A countering left hand to the body from Getaldic misses.
Ferret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Getaldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferret.
Ferret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Getaldic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Getaldic lands with a right hand.
Ferret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Getaldic moves away.
Ferret fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Getaldic, pushing him back against the cage.
Getaldic misses with some punches.
Getaldic works on Ferret's body with a couple of short punches.
Franko Getaldic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getaldic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getaldic wants to break free but Ferret has control.
A bit of stalling here from Ferret.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferret.
Ferret manages to break the clinch.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming.
Getaldic throws a looping overhand right but Ferret ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic takes a swing at Ferret's ribcage but misses.
Getaldic digs a good hook to Ferret's body.
Ferret 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.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
Getaldic throws out a counter right but Ferret avoids it with no problem.
Getaldic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Getaldic looks to throw the jab but Ferret is out of range.
Ferret swings for the body but Getaldic moves out of range.
Getaldic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferret counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Getaldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferret.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Getaldic.
Donk. Ferret catches Getaldic right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Getaldic misses.
Ferret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.
Getaldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Getaldic is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Ferret like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Ferret from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shark (ranked 1443 p4p, 1084 weight class) and Vanna Phommathep (ranked 206 p4p, 163 weight class). Vanna Phommathep has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vanna Phommathep!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark misses with a looping right.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to clinch up but Phommathep circles away and keeps his distance.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark tries to clinch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but Phommathep checks it.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shark.
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phommathep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but Phommathep sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phommathep. Phommathep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Phommathep moved out of range nicely.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shark swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep dodges the punch combination from Shark.
Shark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phommathep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shark tries to clinch there but Phommathep circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phommathep is out of range and Shark settles back down.
Larry Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shark looks to throw the jab but Phommathep is out of range.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phommathep momentarily.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shark lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phommathep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark misses with a straight right.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Shark scores with a jab to the head.
Shark tries to bum rush Phommathep with a series of wild strikes but Phommathep uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Phommathep takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries to clinch there but Phommathep circles away.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Phommathep has double underhooks.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
Shark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phommathep up against the cage.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larry Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shark to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phommathep defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Shark scores with a body shot.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark misses with an uppercut.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark scores with a nice strike.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Phommathep ducks down to avoid it.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phommathep gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shark throws a one two combo.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vanna Phommathep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark moves in looking to clinch but Phommathep pushes him off.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phommathep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
A big right from Shark misses.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep slips a straight right by Shark.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Phommathep slips a jab from Shark.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Phommathep's head but Phommathep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark scores with a jab.
Phommathep checks a leg kick nicely.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a hook but Phommathep blocks it.
Shark swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.
Shark sizes up Phommathep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phommathep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep staying out of range there.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 892 p4p, 519 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 128 p4p, 80 weight class). Ben Askrew is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askrew back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Askrew defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Askrew's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askrew's best efforts.
Vinogradov is looking to control Askrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
Vinogradov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Askrew in close.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askrew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Vinogradov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinogradov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askrew is retaining full guard.
Askrew looking for subs off his back but Vinogradov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinogradov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askrew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askrew is refusing to be controlled, as Vinogradov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askrew is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
Vinogradov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Askrew.
Vinogradov advances to mount.
Vinogradov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askrew is looking to improve his position but Vinogradov isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askrew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Askrew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov tries to control but Askrew wriggling away.
Vinogradov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askrew to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askrew shrugs it off.
Vinogradov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vinogradov has hold of Askrew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Askrew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Askrew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Askrew is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cope's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Askrew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askrew with the active half guard here but Vinogradov passes nicely into side control.
Askrew is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinogradov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Vinogradov does it's job there.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askrew's head.
Vinogradov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askrew backs up against the cage.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askrew at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov lands an overhand right.
Askrew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew ducks right into an uppercut from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Askrew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askrew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinogradov stuns Askrew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vinogradov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askrew doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
Vinogradov feints a jab promting Askrew to slip. Vinogradov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Askrew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Vinogradov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vinogradov works Askrew's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Askrew didn't see that one coming.
Askrew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Vinogradov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Askrew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askrew. Askrew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Vinogradov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Askrew's shoulder, as Askrew tries to avoid the shot.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Askrew moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Askrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askrew has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinogradov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askrew has Vinogradov in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing.
Askrew working for submissions but it's allowed Vinogradov to get to half guard.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askrew defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinogradov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinogradov working for a submission but Askrew is keeping him at bay.
Vinogradov looking to isolate an arm here. Askrew doesn't see it coming and as Vinogradov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vinogradov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waramunt Haber Jr (ranked 1828 p4p, 612 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 193 p4p, 64 weight class). The key to victory for Waramunt Haber Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waramunt Haber Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Haber Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haber Jr backwards.
Haber Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Haber Jr lands with a right to the head.
Haber Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza gets through Haber Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azevedo Souza gets control of Haber Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azevedo Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Haber Jr wants to get up but he can't break Azevedo Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Haber Jr pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azevedo Souza's guard.
Haber Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Swans that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haber Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Azevedo Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haber Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Haber Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haber Jr tries to get out of the position.
Haber Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo Souza.
Haber Jr wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Haber Jr defends it well.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Haber Jr is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Haber Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo Souza on the ground.
Azevedo Souza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haber Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Haber Jr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Azevedo Souza! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 303 p4p, 809 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 40 p4p, 114 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Hoca circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoca defends it nicely.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoca walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoca lands a head shot.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy wants to clinch
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Hoca lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murphy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hoca from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murphy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 307 p4p, 920 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 45 p4p, 133 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shalashaska jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Shalashaska around his waist. Shalashaska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skinner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shalashaska's brow.
Shalashaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalashaska dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shalashaska is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shalashaska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shalashaska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shalashaska avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Shalashaska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skinner to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skinner throws an elbow but misses.
Shalashaska avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shalashaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalashaska blocks the elbow strike.
Shalashaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Shalashaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska stalling against the cage.
Shalashaska has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skinner takes a shot to the head.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shalashaska blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska pulls guard successfully.
Shalashaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skinner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skinner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner controlling from the top position.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skinner is aware though and is defending well.
Skinner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shalashaska tries to bench press Skinner off him but Skinner keeps the position.
Skinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skinner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skinner 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner tries to stand and escape but Shalashaska is controlling the position.
Shalashaska trying to control here.
Skinner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shalashaska!
Skinner prevents Shalashaska from getting the reversal.
Skinner controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Skinner wants to stand but Shalashaska has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skinner trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Skinner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shalashaska rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.
Shalashaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalashaska takes an elbow to the temple.
Shalashaska decides to pull guard.
Skinner wants to stand but Shalashaska is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shalashaska is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shalashaska moves into the clinch successfully.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shalashaska is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shalashaska avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Shalashaska blocks an elbow strike.
Shalashaska is trying to pull guard but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Shalashaska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalashaska rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.
Shalashaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Shalashaska shrugs off.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shug Skinner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but Skinner holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalashaska drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Shalashaska is trying to pull guard but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska fails to pull guard.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Shalashaska shrugs off.
Shalashaska jumps guard.
Shalashaska working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalashaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skinner has picked Shalashaska up and slammed him! Shalashaska can't keep hold of the triangle and Skinner manages to pass to side control!
Skinner tries to advance to mount but Shalashaska denies him.
Shalashaska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shalashaska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shalashaska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skinner controls the pace.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalashaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shalashaska trying to keep a closed guard but Skinner is proving a slippery customer.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Shalashaska looking for a guillotine here but Skinner defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalashaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skinner is aware though and is defending well.
Skinner is sitting in close to Shalashaska's body. Shalashaska has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Skinner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Skinner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shalashaska.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Shalashaska!
A less than humble Adam Shalashaska misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 202 p4p, 102 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 15 p4p, 8 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shoenfeld gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Shoenfeld has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shoenfeld being controlled here, momentarily.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is controlling Takashi's posture.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takashi as he avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld has a takedown stuffed.
Shoenfeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shoenfeld somewhat.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Takashi sprawls well. He's pushed Shoenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takashi rushes Shoenfeld and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Shoenfeld to the mat.
Shoenfeld controlling from the top position.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controls Shoenfeld momentarily but Shoenfeld frees himself.
Shoenfeld must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi looking to control but Shoenfeld passes into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Shoenfeld slows the pace down in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Takashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takashi trying to control here.
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shoenfeld manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld trying to control but Takashi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shoenfeld stuffs the takedown.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takashi forces Shoenfeld back against the cage and clinches.
Takashi jumps into guard, dragging Shoenfeld to the mat.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shoenfeld defends it easily.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld slaps away a takedown attempt from Takashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
Takashi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Shoenfeld passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi trying to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shoenfeld has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takashi defend it? Shoenfeld steps over the head and cranks it - Takashi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shoenfeld!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Shoenfeld! Brett Shoenfeld retains his bantamweight title!
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