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Bloodsport 68: Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Le Fondre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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226 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Le Fondre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Matuylevski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuylevski shoots in and bounces Le Fondre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matuylevski looking to pass the guard.
Le Fondre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matuylevski looking to pass the guard.
Matuylevski looking to sit in guard and control but Le Fondre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Le Fondre advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuylevski can't do much from the bottom here.
Le Fondre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matuylevski keeps working.
Matuylevski is trying to get back to his feet.
Matuylevski tries to buck Le Fondre off but Le Fondre is having none of it.
Le Fondre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Fondre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matuylevski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Fondre trying to control the action but Matuylevski is working from the bottom.
Le Fondre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matuylevski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matuylevski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Le Fondre.
Matuylevski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Le Fondre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Fondre trying to control the action but Matuylevski is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
You can see the frustration on Matuylevski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Matuylevski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matuylevski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matuylevski wants to get back to his feet but Le Fondre drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Fondre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matuylevski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Fondre throws a strike aimed at the side of Matuylevski's head but Matuylevski avoids it well.
Le Fondre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matuylevski keeps working.
Matuylevski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Fondre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Fondre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matuylevski is avoiding damage well.
Matuylevski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miroslav Matuylevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matuylevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Fondre avoids it really well and circles away.
Matuylevski throws a sloppy head kick and Le Fondre moves out of range easily.
Le Fondre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matuylevski.
Matuylevski closes the distance and clinches.
Matuylevski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Fondre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adam Le Fondre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Matuylevski.
Le Fondre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matuylevski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Le Fondre's guard now.
Le Fondre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matuylevski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matuylevski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Fondre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matuylevski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Fondre has hold of one of Matuylevski's legs. Matuylevski is fighting the takedown attempt but Le Fondre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matuylevski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Le Fondre trying to control but Matuylevski is working from the bottom.
Le Fondre pushing down on Matuylevski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matuylevski looking for submissions off his back.
Le Fondre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski tries to get to full guard but Le Fondre has control of the leg.
Le Fondre is looking to take a break and control but Matuylevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matuylevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Fondre.
Le Fondre wants to control but Matuylevski is keeping him busy.
Matuylevski wants to get back to full guard.
Le Fondre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matuylevski!
Le Fondre unloads with some shots from mount but Matuylevski bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Fondre content just to control the position here.
Matuylevski is looking to get to half guard.
Le Fondre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Le Fondre looking to secure an arm triangle but Matuylevski defends it well.
Matuylevski is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matuylevski is squirming around, avoiding Le Fondre's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Le Fondre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Le Fondre trying to control but Matuylevski is having none of it.
Le Fondre throws some wild stikes that Matuylevski manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Le Fondre dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Le Fondre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matuylevski tries to avoid it but Le Fondre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matuylevski to the ground. Matuylevski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Le Fondre is looking to clinch but Matuylevski is avoiding it.
Le Fondre tries to clinch there but Matuylevski circles away.
Matuylevski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Fondre counters with a takedown into side control.
Le Fondre tries to advance to mount but Matuylevski denies him.
Le Fondre scores with punches from side control.
Matuylevski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Fondre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matuylevski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Le Fondre's guard! Nice work there by Matuylevski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Fondre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matuylevski wants to get up but he can't break Le Fondre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Le Fondre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matuylevski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matuylevski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Fondre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Le Fondre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matuylevski is one step ahead there.
Le Fondre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matuylevski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matuylevski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matuylevski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Fondre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Fondre has his foot on Matuylevski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matuylevski works his way back into a safe position though.
Matuylevski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Fondre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matuylevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Fondre is retaining full guard.
Le Fondre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Fondre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matuylevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matuylevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Fondre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matuylevski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Le Fondre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matuylevski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matuylevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Le Fondre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matuylevski, into his guard.
Matuylevski wants to sweep here but Le Fondre controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Le Fondre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Fondre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Adam Le Fondre!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Adam Le Fondre!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Adam Le Fondre!
Adam Le Fondre wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gump misses.
Swain thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain stuns Gump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swain.
The ground and pound from Swain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gump takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It looks like Forest Gump has been cut.
Gump takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Swain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gump is avoiding damage well.
Swain misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Swain tries to score with some ground and pound. Gump controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swain working the strikes but Gump uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Swain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swain 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gump avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swain.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
Swain is pressing down on Gump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gump is holding on for now.
Swain working Gump over with strikes.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swain wants to pass the guard but Gump is defending well.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Swain is controlling him
Swain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gump's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
Swain is looking to advance position but Gump won't allow it.
Swain thows a huge punch but Gump dodges it nicely.
Gump blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swain.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump has hold of Swain's hands but Swain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
Gump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swain.
Swain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Swain 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain with the ground and pound but Gump uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Swain throwing strikes from guard but Gump blocks nicely.
Swain postures up in Gump's guard and throws a big left but Gump blocks it.
Swain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swain cracks Gump with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gump wriggles free and stands up.
Gump looks gassed!
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain lands a jab-cross combination.
Swain takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Swain clobbers Gump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forest Gump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swain jabs Gump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swain. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Swain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Swain takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Gump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swain looks to land a combination but Gump avoids it well.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
Gump avoids the body shot from Swain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swain digs a good body shot into Gump's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Gump.
It looks like Nathaniel Swain has been cut.
Swain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gump blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain misses with a jab to the body
and Gump counters with a nice uppercut.
Swain misses with a hook to the body
letting Gump counter with a right hand.
Gump looks to land a right hand but Swain moved out of range.
Gump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swain manages to avoid it.
Swain defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Swain blocks a jab.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gump.
Swain lands with a good body shot.
Swain misses the body punch
and Gump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gump misses with a few strikes there.
Swain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swain shoots in looking for a takedown but Gump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gump moves out of range as Swain strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swain.
Swain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gump counters with a nice uppercut.
Swain is looking to wear down Gump with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swain was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Swain fails to land the takedown.
Gump throws a jab but it's blocked by Swain.
Swain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swain. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Gump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
Nathaniel Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swain somewhat.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swain misses with a hook to the body
and Gump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain throws a shot to the body.
Forest Gump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gump tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Swain is in Gump's guard.
Swain stands up over Gump, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Swain won't allow Gump to get back to his feet.
Swain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain throws a big right hand that misses.
Swain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swain is controlling him.
Gump is breathing heavily.
Swain is pushing down on Gump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gump is fighting to maintain full guard but Swain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swain throwing shots but Gump is blocking nicely.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Forest Gump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Swain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swain connects with a right hand. Gump shakes it off.
Swain lands a nice hook to Gump's body. Gump takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swain ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Nice straight punches there by Swain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swain.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swain gets slowly back to his feet.
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
Gump looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Swain looks to land a right hand but Gump moved out of range.
Swain tries to clinch but Gump is having none of it.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gump but Gump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gump connects with a looping right hand.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gump ducks right into an uppercut from Swain.
Gump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gump scores with a body shot.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain misses with a body punch
and Gump counters with a nice uppercut.
Nathaniel Swain's cut is getting worse.
Gump misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gump stuffs the takedown attempt from Swain. Swain gets slowly back to his feet.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump takes a swing at Swain's ribcage but misses.
Gump cracks Swain with a good jab.
Gump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swain misses with a body shot
and Gump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swain is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gump has cracked Swain with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gump lands another huge swinging hook and Swain tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Swain, before Gump can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Forest Gump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirate Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Steller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pirate Everett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pirate Everett has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Steller.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Everett is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everett slips a jab and a cross from Steller.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Steller finish him?
Steller sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Everett's defenses. It connects perfectly with Everett's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Steller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nitram Eyricus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eyricus's choice of entrance music: Eat You by Limp Bizkit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nitram Eyricus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyricus connects with a crisp jab.
Eyricus throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Eyricus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eyricus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eyricus throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Eyricus.
Eyricus has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eyricus.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wayne pulls guard.
Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eyricus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wayne's guard.
Eyricus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eyricus throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wayne has his hands clasped together but Eyricus breaks the hold and Wayne is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Eyricus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nitram Eyricus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleepwalking by Blindside. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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218 lbs
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217 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Russell Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Jitz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Jitz.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell avoids the body shot from Jitz.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Bell walks into a straight right hand from Jitz.
Jitz loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
A slow jab from Jitz misses its intended target.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Jitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jitz has time to react.
Jitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Jitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Bell.
Jitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Bell should have avoided that one.
Jitz misses the shot to the body.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitz misses the jab.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bell at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bell takes a swing at Jitz's ribcage but misses.
Jitz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bell counters with a left to the body.
Jake Jitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitz looks gassed!
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Bell.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell scores with a jab.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell gets a clinch.
Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Bell.
A hook to the body from Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a right hand.
Bell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bell pushes Jitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bell pushes Jitz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bell lands a left hand.
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell rushes Jitz and presses him up against the cage.
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Jitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jitz looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Bell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Jitz moved out of range nicely.
Bell lands with a nice body punch.
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bell lands with a good body shot.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitz misses the shot to the body.
Bell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jitz throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
Bell stuns Jitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jitz ducks right into an uppercut from Bell.
Bell throws a body punch but Jitz moves out of range.
Bell slips a straight right by Jitz.
Jitz misses with an uppercut.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jitz throws out the jab.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jake Jitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Jitz misses the jab.
Jitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Jitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Jitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jitz throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jitz misses.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jitz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jitz missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jitz dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Russell Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Jitz lands a head shot.
Jitz throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Jitz moved out of range nicely.
Jitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitz is looking for a triangle here but Bell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jitz tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Jitz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bell landing strikes.
Bell wants to control but Jitz is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitz wants to control but Bell postures up.
Jitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jitz is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Bell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jitz wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Well, if Bell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitz is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jitz avoid being mounted?
Jitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Russell Bell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
Nice uppercut there from Jitz.
Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jitz misses the shot to the body.
Bell blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Jitz misses the jab.
Jitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jitz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Jitz's guard.
Jitz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but Jitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Bell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jitz throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Jitz ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Jitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jitz throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jitz.
Bell throws a jab when Jitz was well out of range.
Bell lands a head shot.
Jitz misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jitz throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
Jitz throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jitz. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jitz throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitz works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Jitz scores with a shot to the body.
Jitz tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jitz manages to avoid it.
Jitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Jitz throws a shot to the body.
Jitz loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Russell Bell has been cut.
Jab by Jitz.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Jitz misses the target.
Bell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Jitz.
Jitz throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jitz.
Bell tries to bum rush Jitz with a series of wild strikes but Jitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.
Jitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bell tries to clinch but Jitz moves out of range.
Jitz scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jitz.
Jitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Jitz does it's job there.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Jitz.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jitz.
Bell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Jitz misses.
Jitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Jitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jitz connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jitz.
Jitz looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jitz misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Jitz.
Jitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jitz throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Jitz throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jitz lands a nice shot that snaps Bell's head back.
Bell tries to clinch but Jitz moves out of range.
Donk. Jitz catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitz lands a head shot.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell swings for the body but Jitz moves out of range.
Jake Jitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell throws out a loose jab but Jitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bell 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Russell Bell!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Russell Bell!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Russell Bell!
Russell Bell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen SEX U UP as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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21
141 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Bantum shoots in.
Bantum tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Bantum.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bantum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Bantum misses.
Bantum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bantum is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph has Bantum pressed against the cage.
Bantum has picked Joseph up - he's going for a ride! Bantum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Bantum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph tries to kick Bantum off but Bantum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bantum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joseph defending well though.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bantum is working away from the top position though.
Bantum is looking to advance position but Joseph won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to kick Bantum off but Bantum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
Joseph is concentrating on defense, preventing Bantum from advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bantum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bantum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bantum has managed to clinch.
Bantum throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph is leaning against Bantum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bantum lands a shot to the body.
Joseph prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bantum tries to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling the position.
Bantum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bantum lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. Bantum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joseph looking to sit in guard and control but Bantum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joseph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Bantum taking a breather.
Joseph pushes Bantum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bantum.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Bantum avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
A short right from Joseph.
Bantum is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position.
Bantum tries to stall but Joseph uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joseph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to work over Bantum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bantum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joseph is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bantum to the mat. Bantum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joseph with a nice head shot there.
Bantum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bantum's head.
Joseph looking to sit in guard and control but Bantum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bantum won't allow Joseph to get back to his feet.
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joseph is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bantum is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bantum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Joseph looks gassed!
Bantum missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bantum counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Joseph swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bantum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Bantum.
Decent striking displayed by Bantum there.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Bantum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph fails with the takedown.
Bull Bantum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jally Joseph.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bantum leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bantum throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bull Bantum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bantum.
Bantum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bantum tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Bantum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bantum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bantum misses with a combination
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Bantum jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Bull Bantum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bantum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joseph tries a low kick but Bantum avoids it.
Bantum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Bantum avoids them all with ease.
Bantum throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Bantum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joseph counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bantum is trying to control the position but Joseph postures up.
Bantum 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.
Joseph stands up over Bantum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bantum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph stands up over Bantum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bantum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Joseph cracks Bantum with a solid left hand.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Bantum keeps moving.
Bantum pulls Joseph in close to prevent any damage.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Bantum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Joseph is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bantum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joseph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jally Joseph wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bantum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a jab when Bantum was well out of range.
Bantum tries to score with a low kick but Joseph moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bantum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joseph thows a big elbow that misses.
Joseph trying to control but Bantum is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph 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!
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bantum moved out of range nicely.
Bantum throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bantum moves out of range easily.
Joseph with a hook.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bantum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a low kick but Bantum avoids it.
Bantum throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it.
Bantum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Bantum jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bantum.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bantum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bantum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bantum misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bantum misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph shoots in but no luck this time.
Joseph throws a one two combo.
Joseph shoots in looking for a takedown but Bantum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joseph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bantum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Bantum's body. Bantum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bantum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bantum moved out of range nicely.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bantum keeps the fight on the outside.
Bantum lands a nice looking body shot.
Joseph catches Bantum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Joseph misses.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bantum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bantum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bull Bantum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jally Joseph.
Bantum dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Bantum scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Joseph takes a swing at Bantum's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Bantum's head but Bantum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Bantum leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Bantum.
Joseph works Bantum's body with a nice hook.
Bantum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Bantum throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bantum!
Bantum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bantum throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Bantum walks into a left hand.
Bantum moves in looking to clinch but Joseph pushes him off.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph throws a hook but Bantum blocks it.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Bantum seems unphased.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Bantum, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Bantum against the cage but Bantum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bantum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Bantum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph shoots and misses
and Bantum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Donk. Joseph catches Bantum right on the button with a cross.
Bantum lands a body shot.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bantum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bantum quickly recovers to half guard.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph prevents Bantum from improving his position.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joseph seems to be working for a kimura but Bantum defends the submission attempt.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bantum is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jally Joseph.
I think Joseph 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Jally Joseph wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefevre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregoire Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lefevre was covering up waiting for the punch and Rampage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lefevre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lefevre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rampage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lefevre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard.
Lefevre wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampage stops Lefevre from standing up.
Rampage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rampage 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.
Rampage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rampage trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Rampage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lefevre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rampage connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lefevre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampage.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rampage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Lefevre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rampage is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rampage is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Rampage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage postures up in Lefevre's guard and throws a big left but Lefevre blocks it.
Rampage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rampage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampage won't allow Lefevre to get back to his feet.
Rampage passes Lefevre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rampage thows a huge punch but Lefevre dodges it nicely.
Lefevre tries to kick Rampage off in order to stand up. Rampage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rampage trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rampage cracks Lefevre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet but Rampage drags him back down.
Rampage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rampage trying to control the position but Lefevre is working away.
Rampage looks up at the clock and then as Lefevre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rampage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rampage working the head with strikes.
Rampage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rampage trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Lefevre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rampage connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that round.
That's time! Rampage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rampage won't allow Lefevre to get back to his feet.
Rampage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefevre's guard.
Rampage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rampage is trying to control the action in half guard but Lefevre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rampage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lefevre kicks Rampage off and gets back to his feet.
Rampage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rampage.
Rampage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rampage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampage is keen to just control but Lefevre is a slippery customer.
Rampage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but Lefevre defending well.
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rampage.
Lefevre is not content to let Rampage control the position.
Lefevre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rampage.
Rampage tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rampage trying to control from half guard but Lefevre is working away.
Lefevre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rampage.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet.
Rampage is taking a breather. Lefevre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rampage is pressing down on Lefevre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Rampage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lefevre defending well though.
Lefevre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rampage.
Lefevre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rampage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lefevre is trying to stand.
Rampage trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Rampage tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it.
Rampage prevents Lefevre from standing back up.
Lefevre is breathing heavily.
Rampage wants to take a breather but Lefevre is having none of it.
Rampage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rampage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rampage throwing shots but Lefevre is blocking nicely.
Lefevre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rampage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampage connects with a nice short shot to Lefevre's temple.
Lefevre tries to kick Rampage off but Rampage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rampage is nestled in close to Lefevre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lefevre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampage drops an elbow to the side of Lefevre's head.
Lefevre is trying to stand up here but Rampage is controlling him well.
Rampage thows a huge punch but Lefevre dodges it nicely.
Lefevre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rampage blocks a jab.
Gregoire Lefevre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage lands a jab.
Lefevre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rampage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rampage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lefevre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rampage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rampage clobbers Lefevre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lefevre misses with a looping right.
Rampage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rampage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefevre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lefevre looks to land a left hand but Rampage moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampage.
Lefevre throws a lazy right hand but Rampage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre misses with a double jab.
Rampage connects with a crisp jab.
Lefevre throws a hook but Rampage avoids it easily.
Lefevre throws a sloppy body shot
and Rampage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rampage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rampage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rampage connects with a body shot.
Lefevre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rampage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lefevre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.
Rampage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rampage thows a big elbow that misses.
Mike Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rampage throwing strikes from guard but Lefevre blocks nicely.
Rampage advances position into side control!
Mike Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre is trying to buck Rampage off.
Rampage taking a breather here.
Rampage moves into full mount!
Rampage controlling from mount.
Gregoire Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lefevre really wants to buck Rampage off and get back to his feet.
Rampage controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rampage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rampage 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Mike Rampage!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Mike Rampage!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mike Rampage!
Mike Rampage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big D has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Munch's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch leaves D with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munch throws a series of punches but D moves out of range.
Munch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munch throws a hook but D blocks it.
D looks for a takedown but Munch sprawls well.
Munch stuns D with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munch tries to avoid it but D manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munch to the ground. Munch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big D.
Munch scores with a jab to the body.
D walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munch scores with a jab to the body.
Munch tests D's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
D shoots in for a takedown but Munch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
D looks for a takedown but Munch sprawls well.
Munch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from D.
Munch stuns D with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch connects with a right hand. D shakes it off.
Munch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Munch wants it to stay on the feet.
Munch lands a nice shot to the body.
D looks gassed!
Munch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Munch cracks D with an open hand slap.
D gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munch misses with the combination.
Munch lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munch connects with a jab.
D shoots in looking for a takedown. Munch tries to sprawl out of it but D keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munch dips to his left and cracks D with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Munch 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.
Munch scores with a jab to the body.
Munch jabs at D's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D.
Munch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch digs a good body shot into D's ribs.
D closes the distance and clinches up with Munch, looking for a takedown. D pushes Munch against the cage but Munch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
D is breathing heavily.
Munch catches D with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
D has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Munch lands a really nice looking cross but D seems unphased.
D dives in and grabs Munch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munch pushes down on D's head and hops out.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big D.
D shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munch pinned against the cage. Munch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ray Munch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch lunges at D with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D's hand.
Munch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D can do to turn this around?
Munch's corner calls for a 1-2. Munch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Munch both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Munch.
D fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munch circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Munch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munch lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Munch.
Munch scores with a crisp jab that stopped D in his tracks.
Munch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from D.
Munch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Munch. Beautiful body shot.
Munch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D's head.
D is trying desperately to land a takedown but Munch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for D.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Munch does it's job there.
Munch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Munch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Munch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Munch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but D might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munch has got the better of the exchanges.
Donk. Munch catches D right on the button with a cross.
D moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Munch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munch lands a nice hook to D's body. D takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch lands a slapping body shot.
D takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
D takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Munch.
D shoots in and drives through. Munch sprawls well.
Munch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munch scores with a shot to the body.
Ray Munch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D takes one on the button.
D gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munch.
Munch scores with a one two! D had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Munch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D takes one on the button.
Munch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
D on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch looks to land a combination but D avoids it well.
D shoots in but Munch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Munch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munch lunges at D with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D's hand.
D shoots for a takedown but Munch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big D has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big D.
Munch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Munch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Munch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Ray Munch wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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24
201 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhail throws a shot from downtown. Maier moves away and avoids it.
Mikhail misses with a two punch combination.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Mikhail is defending well.
Maier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhail is defending against the submission attempts here by Maier.
Maier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikhail doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikhail defending well though.
Maier 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.
Maier is working for a kimura but Mikhail is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mikhail defend it? Maier steps over the head and cranks it - Mikhail is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Maier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sepp Maier!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hal Jordan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funktastic wants to clinch.
Funktastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funktastic is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Funktastic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funktastic drives through and clinches with Jordan against the cage.
Funktastic is trying to trip Jordan. He has hold of a leg but Jordan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funktastic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Funktastic isn't so interested in that idea.
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Funktastic pushes his legs off easily.
Funktastic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funktastic won't allow Jordan to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funktastic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Funktastic is working hard here to advance position.
Jordan looking for a guillotine here but Funktastic defends easily.
Funktastic passes Jordan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funktastic wants to free his trapped foot but Jordan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funktastic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jordan!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Funktastic fails to move to back control.
Funktastic looking to secure an arm triangle but Jordan defends it well.
Jordan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Funktastic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic has control of Jordan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jordan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funktastic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jordan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Funktastic is working for a guillotine from mount but Jordan frees his head quite easily.
Funktastic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jordan is controlling an arm, preventing Funktastic from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Funktastic has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jordan stopping the sweep attempt from Funktastic.
Funktastic keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan stopping the sweep attempt from Funktastic.
Jordan tries to stand but Funktastic is controlling from the bottom.
Funktastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funktastic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is looking for a triangle but Jordan pushes his legs off easily.
Funktastic keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Funktastic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mr Funktastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funktastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Funktastic.
Funktastic throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Funktastic is avoiding it.
Funktastic digs a good hook to Jordan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funktastic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funktastic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funktastic swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Nice shot by Funktastic.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funktastic circles away.
Jordan blocks a low kick nicely.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funktastic connects with a looping right hand.
Funktastic clobbers Jordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan defending well as Funktastic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Funktastic does it's job there.
Funktastic misses with a body shot.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Funktastic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funktastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Funktastic.
Funktastic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Funktastic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic misses with a few strikes there.
Funktastic throws a leg kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordan enables Funktastic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
Jordan is trying to stand up here but Funktastic is controlling him well.
Jordan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Funktastic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic passes Jordan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funktastic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
Funktastic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funktastic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funktastic prevents Jordan from standing back up.
Funktastic is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Funktastic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
Funktastic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jordan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Funktastic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jordan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jordan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Funktastic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funktastic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Funktastic tries for a kimura but Jordan is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funktastic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jordan tries to buck Funktastic off but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jordan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Funktastic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Funktastic is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well.
Jordan is trying to buck Funktastic off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Funktastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Funktastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funktastic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funktastic gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan tries to kick Funktastic off but Funktastic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funktastic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jordan!
Jordan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jordan has left one of his arms exposed and Funktastic doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jordan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Funktastic!
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