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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Execute Game Plan (ranked 5414 p4p, 6163 weight class) and Dead One (ranked 548 p4p, 593 weight class). Dead One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good knees
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Execute Game Plan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dead One!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One with a poor takedown
and Game Plan counters with a head kick. That will keep One thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Game Plan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Game Plan.
A nice leg kick from Game Plan, right into the meat of the thigh.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Game Plan defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One ducks under a wild hook from Game Plan.
Game Plan lands with a kick to the temple. One shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Game Plan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game Plan throws a head kick that misses.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
One walks forward, straight into a front kick from Game Plan.
Game Plan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Game Plan swivels and escapes.
Execute Game Plan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead One.
Game Plan throws a lazy head kick
and One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Game Plan won't be happy with that.
One in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on One's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 Game Plan is rocked!
One working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Game Plan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
One in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Game Plan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! One turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dead One!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 5506 p4p, 5912 weight class) and Miguel Santos (ranked 554 p4p, 587 weight class). Ghee Buttersnaps has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buttersnaps. Buttersnaps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Santos.
Buttersnaps staying out of range there.
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buttersnaps looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buttersnaps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buttersnaps looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttersnaps throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Nice shot by Buttersnaps.
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps takes one to the chin there.
Buttersnaps walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Santos throws a hook but Buttersnaps avoids it easily.
Buttersnaps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buttersnaps misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buttersnaps ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Buttersnaps jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos cracks Buttersnaps with an open hand slap.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buttersnaps is rocked!
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Buttersnaps's defenses.
Oh Buttersnaps is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buttersnaps looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Buttersnaps seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos drops Buttersnaps with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Buttersnaps looks back up at him and smiles so Santos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Buttersnaps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos batters Buttersnaps with a massive right followed by a huge left! Buttersnaps is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Santos lands a final crushing right hand to drop Buttersnaps to the mat with a gruesome thud! Santos is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Pearce (ranked 5991 p4p, 4745 weight class) and Henry Shorts (ranked 536 p4p, 488 weight class). The key to victory for Douglas Pearce has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent wrestler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce gets caught flat footed, as Shorts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shorts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shorts wants to sweep here but Pearce controlling him for the moment.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts is adopting a defensive guard.
Shorts should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shorts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearce's guard.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Pearce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts stops Pearce from standing up.
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearce.
Pearce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Shorts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts pulls Pearce in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Pearce is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Shorts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shorts wants to control but Pearce is keeping him busy.
Shorts is stalling here. Pearce is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shorts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pearce has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shorts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pearce.
Pearce throws an elbow but Shorts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pearce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shorts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pearce misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shorts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shorts defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Pearce dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shorts misses with a low kick as Pearce jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Shorts as Pearce shoots in.
Shorts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pearce was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!
Shorts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts has Pearce pulled in close to control his posture.
Pearce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shorts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearce is looking to work some ground and pound but Shorts has wrist control.
Pearce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shorts can do to turn this around?
Shorts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pearce postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it.
Pearce won't allow Shorts to sweep him here.
Pearce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearce is fighting to break Shorts's control of his arms but Shorts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearce.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce stopping the sweep attempt from Shorts.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pearce misses with a takedown
and Shorts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pearce!
Pearce tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearce is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Shorts 's hooks.
Shorts misses with some ground and pound and Pearce recovers position to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearce is refusing to be controlled, as Shorts sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearce's head.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pearce is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shorts is trying to control. Pearce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shorts working Pearce over with strikes.
Shorts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Shorts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shorts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound.
Shorts throwing strikes here but Pearce is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pearce is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts throws some wild stikes that Pearce manages to avoid easily.
Shorts lands a big shot there that rocks Pearce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shorts thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pearce shoots for a takedown but Shorts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shorts misses the shot to the body.
Shorts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shorts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shorts just content to control the position.
Douglas Pearce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shorts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shorts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shorts trying to control the action but Pearce is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearce regains half guard, as Shorts was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shorts winds up and cracks Pearce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Pearce's hands, connecting with Pearce's forehead.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shorts is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearce gets caught napping as Shorts dives in and scores a takedown. Pearce manages to retain guard.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts controlling the position.
Pearce throws a big right hand that misses.
Shorts pulls Pearce in close to his closed guard and prevents Pearce from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pearce throws a big elbow that misses.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts pulls Pearce in close to prevent any damage.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce works over Shorts with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shorts is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!
Pearce preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Shorts.
I think Shorts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Shorts!
A victorious Henry Shorts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Legend (ranked 5861 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Robo Sixteenthethird (ranked 366 p4p, 340 weight class). Rod Legend has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rod Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Sixteenthethird!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sixteenthethird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteenthethird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteenthethird misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Sixteenthethird. Those never looked like landing.
Legend appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sixteenthethird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteenthethird misses the target.
Legend seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Legend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legend leaning against his opponent.
Legend breaks from the clinch.
Legend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixteenthethird throws out the jab.
Sixteenthethird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sixteenthethird throws a hook but Legend blocks it.
Legend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixteenthethird throws out the jab.
Legend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sixteenthethird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legend counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixteenthethird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away.
Legend scores with a hook to the body. Sixteenthethird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteenthethird lands a big right hand that sends Legend crashing to the mat! Sixteenthethird stays standing though and waves Legend back to his feet!
Legend is rocked!
 It looks like Rod Legend has been cut.
Sixteenthethird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sixteenthethird cracks Legend with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robo Sixteenthethird!
A relieved looking Robo Sixteenthethird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 4763 p4p, 4735 weight class) and Bernard Ramsey (ranked 492 p4p, 487 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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218
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsey counters with a leg kick.
Ramsey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsey misses with a body punch
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throws a right and a left that Ramsey avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey scores with a push kick.
Ramsey scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick from Ramsey.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Ramsey moved out of range.
Ramsey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kong stuns Ramsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Ramsey is out of range.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey misses with a body shot
and Ramsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
That has opened up Bernard Ramsey's cut even more.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey working Kong over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
Kong tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
Ramsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramsey has double underhooks.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ramsey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong throws a low kick but Ramsey avoids it.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong tried to score with a low kick but Ramsey checks it.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ramsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
Ramsey has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Ramsey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey connects with a body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong scores with a jab. Ramsey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
A nice side step and Ramsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramsey throws a shot to the body.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kong blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Ramsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Ramsey moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Ramsey misses the body punch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Bernard Ramsey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey gets a clinch.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ramsey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kong up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Bernard Ramsey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kong's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Ramsey has the dominant position.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong blocking some punches.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramsey - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey lands with a good body shot.
Ramsey wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Ramsey throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramsey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Ramsey.
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!
Ramsey is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by Kong.
Ramsey defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Ramsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramsey throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.
Ramsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws the left hand but Ramsey avoids the punch easily.
Kong sets himself, and Ramsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.
A big left from Kong misses.
That kick from Ramsey tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Ramsey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong misses with a hook.
Ramsey with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsey tries to land a front kick but Kong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramsey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bernard Ramsey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramsey scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramsey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kong's knee momentarily.
Kong swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kong blocks a body shot from Ramsey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Ramsey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Ramsey scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Kong wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsey misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Kong.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Bernard Ramsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernard Ramsey.
I've got Ramsey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Ramsey!
A very excited looking Bernard Ramsey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lotti Wrld (ranked 4535 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Ryder Gauthier (ranked 476 p4p, 483 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lotti Wrld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryder Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gauthier.
Gauthier slips a jab and a cross from Wrld.
A punch combination from Gauthier misses.
Wrld throws a hook but Gauthier blocks it.
Gauthier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wrld misses the shot to the body.
Gauthier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gauthier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrlds head.
Gauthier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Gauthier.
Gauthier effectively controlling the action here.
Wrld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gauthier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gauthier just leaning against Wrld, taking a breather.
Wrld letting Gauthier take a breather here.
Gauthier lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier misses with an elbow over the top.
Wrld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gauthier finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Wrld's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gauthier falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotti Wrld!
Lotti Wrld 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Figueroa (ranked 4155 p4p, 4716 weight class) and Steven Maxwell (ranked 321 p4p, 338 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa has Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside.
Figueroa dodges an elbow strike from Maxwell.
Figueroa tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a series of strikes that have Maxwell backpedaling.
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Figueroa. Beautiful body shot.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figueroa takes a swing at Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Figueroa misses
and Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Figueroa works Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueroa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figueroa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Figueroa.
Figueroa doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxwell circles away.
Maxwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a leg kick but Figueroa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Figueroa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Figueroa is having none of it.
Figueroa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Figueroa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maxwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maxwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Maxwell with a nice cross.
Figueroa clinches up against the cage.
Maxwell tries to work over Figueroa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Figueroa struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxwell controls his hands.
Figueroa lands with a short punch from 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!
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Maxwell blocks with his arms.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Maxwell wants to break free but Figueroa has control.
Figueroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Maxwell avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figueroa.
Figueroa scores with a shoulder strike.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Maxwell tries to stall but Figueroa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maxwell connects with an inside leg kick.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Maxwell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa.
Maxwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Maxwell blocks with his arms.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figueroa landing knees to the head.
Figueroa has Maxwell pressed against the cage, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Figueroa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maxwell is trying to break free.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa misses with a body punch.
Maxwell is trying to push Figueroa away but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell tries to land a leg kick but Figueroa saw it coming and moves away.
Maxwell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Figueroa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Figueroa swings for the body but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueroa circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Figueroa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figueroa.
Figueroa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxwell scores with a jab.
Maxwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maxwell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Figueroa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Figueroa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figueroa is looking to wear down Maxwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figueroa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figueroa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Figueroa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maxwell. That one must have hurt.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figueroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figueroa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steven Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Figueroa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maxwell. That one must have hurt.
Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
Maxwell connects with a right hand. Figueroa shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell lands with a nice body kick.
Barry Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell clobbers Figueroa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
Figueroa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Maxwell.
Figueroa dodges the punch combination from Maxwell.
Maxwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Figueroa back to the cage. Maxwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Figueroa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Figueroa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Figueroa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Figueroa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maxwell will feel that in the morning.
Maxwell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maxwell lands with a straight right. Figueroa didn't see that one coming.
Figueroa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Maxwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Figueroa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell drops Figueroa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Figueroa looks back up at him and smiles so Maxwell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Figueroa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maxwell.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Maxwell moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Figueroa! Maxwell continues to tee off on Figueroa, landing with a left and a right! Maxwell connects with a right hand that leaves Figueroa sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofil Gielgud (ranked 4684 p4p, 4297 weight class) and Squirts MacIntosh (ranked 485 p4p, 465 weight class). Gielgud comes to the cage accompanied by Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Teofil Gielgud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Squirts MacIntosh!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gielgud misses with a few strikes there.
Gielgud throws a jab but it's blocked by MacIntosh.
Gielgud lands a glancing blow to the side of MacIntosh's head.
It looks like Squirts MacIntosh has been cut.
Gielgud throws a right hand that MacIntosh ducks under and follows up with a left that MacIntosh also avoids with ease.
MacIntosh blocks a head kick by Gielgud.
Gielgud 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.
MacIntosh's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacIntosh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gielgud throws a pinpoint strike between MacIntosh's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends MacIntosh crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gielgud scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofil Gielgud!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemp Dennis (ranked 4741 p4p, 3656 weight class) and Jiuberto Guibson (ranked 573 p4p, 494 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiuberto Guibson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guibson tries to clinch there but Dennis circles away.
Dennis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dennis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Guibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Guibson cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.
Guibson tries to clinch up.
Guibson moves into range and clinches up with Dennis.
Dennis effectively controlling the action here.
Guibson tries to stall but Dennis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guibson.
Stalling in the clinch from Guibson.
Guibson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guibson works on Dennis's body with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is trying to maintain a safe position but Guibson gets an underhook and turns Dennis into the cage.
Guibson stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guibson lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dennis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guibson is keeping busy.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Guibson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
Dennis seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Guibson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dennis taking a breather.
Maybe Dennis would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Guibson is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis tries to stall but Guibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kemp Dennis.
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guibson tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis wants to control but Guibson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guibson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis 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.
Guibson actively working from the bottom here.
Guibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guibson wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Guibson wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guibson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis winds up and cracks Guibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Guibson's hands, connecting with Guibson's forehead.
Guibson is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Guibson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Guibson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 Guibson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is nestled in close to Guibson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guibson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Guibson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dennis jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
During a confident post fight interview, Kemp Dennis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Timber (ranked 3273 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 394 p4p, 373 weight class). Timber comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Luftballons - Nena. Richard James told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Timber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timber throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Timber staying out of range there.
Timber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timber.
Timber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Timber ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James prevents Timber from breaking the clinch.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timber backwards.
Timber is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Timber is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Timber into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from James.
Timber is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timber trying to stall but James improves his position.
Timber taking a breather.
Timber stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James digs a right hand into Timber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Timber's gas tank.
James scores with a shot to the side of Timber's head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timber backwards.
James breaks the clinch.
Timber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a monster overhand right that drops Timber! James follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard James!
Richard James is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Richard James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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