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FFS 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBride comes into the arena with Surfin Dead blaring out of the sound system. McBride is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Scott McBride has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Rimmer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride is looking to clinch.
McBride is breathing heavily.
Rimmer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBride wants to land a leg kick but Rimmer is out of range.
Rimmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBride wants to get back to striking at distance but Rimmer won't allow it.
Rimmer jumps guard but McBride stands there with Rimmer around his waist. Rimmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rimmer crunches a lovely knee into McBride's ribcage.
Rimmer keeps control of McBride as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBride stops a takedown attempt from Rimmer.
Scott McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Rimmer.
McBride prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBride takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride has had enough of the clinch but Rimmer keeps him there for the moment.
Rimmer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rimmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBride keeps working.
Rimmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBride knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McBride tries to escape but Rimmer is in control.
Rimmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McBride has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rimmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McBride is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rimmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rimmer moves into full mount!
Rimmer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rimmer content just to control the position here.
Rimmer has control of McBride's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McBride regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rimmer tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McBride turns into him and now he's in Rimmer's guard.
Rimmer has a closed guard, preventing McBride from standing up.
Rimmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rimmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBride is looking to escape.
McBride holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rimmer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rimmer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McBride is trying to escape the mount but Rimmer keeps good control and instead manages to take McBride's back.
Rimmer lands shots from the back.
McBride is rocked!
It looks like Scott McBride has been cut.
McBride is covering up but some of the strikes from Rimmer are getting through and doing damage.
Oh McBride is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBride is trying to defend against the choke here but Rimmer has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rimmer Tightens the hold and McBride taps out furiously! Rimmer displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnold Rimmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Woodhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derick Larkin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodhall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larkin swivels and escapes.
Woodhall misses with a body kick.
Woodhall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woodhall drops back looking for a leg! Larkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larkin manages to kick Woodhall off! Woodhall jumps back into Larkin's guard.
Larkin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Larkin is looking to stand up but Woodhall isn't so interested in that idea.
Larkin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Woodhall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Larkin pulls Woodhall in to control the position.
Larkin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodhall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larkin looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woodhall controls the pace.
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woodhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodhall is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Woodhall pushing down on Larkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Larkin wants to control but Woodhall is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodhall trying to control from half guard but Larkin is working away.
Woodhall seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woodhall is taking a breather. Larkin 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.
Woodhall passes to full mount!
Larkin wants to hold on but Woodhall pushes him away.
Woodhall controlling the pace for now.
Woodhall avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
Woodhall trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Larkin tries to hold on but Woodhall postures up.
Woodhall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodhall avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
Larkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larkin.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodhall passes into half guard.
Woodhall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larkin trying to control from the bottom.
Woodhall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larkin defends it well.
Larkin won't allow Woodhall to pass to mount.
Larkin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Woodhall trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woodhall gets a takedown into half guard.
Woodhall prevents Larkin from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodhall lands a nice short elbow.
Woodhall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woodhall lands strikes from half guard.
Larkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woodhall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Woodhall misses with a wild combination.
Woodhall shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodhall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woodhall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Woodhall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Larkin tries to hold on but Woodhall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodhall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Woodhall with that takedown attempt.
Peter Woodhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodhall closes the distance and clinches.
Woodhall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Woodhall manages to end up in side control.
Woodhall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woodhall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Woodhall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larkin, who protects the arm well.
Larkin is looking for a sweep.
Woodhall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larkin is trying to improve his position.
Woodhall working the head and body with strikes.
Woodhall wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larkin struggling a bit here.
Larkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Woodhall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larkin trying to control from the bottom.
Woodhall is looking for a kimura here.
Woodhall trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Woodhall is controlling the pace.
Larkin taking some punishment here, with Woodhall in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodhall is working for a kimura but Larkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Larkin is not content to let Woodhall control the position.
Woodhall moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Larkin.
A lull in the action here as Woodhall stalls from top position.
Larkin tries to bench press Woodhall off him but Woodhall keeps the position.
Woodhall wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Larkin struggling a bit here.
Woodhall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin stops Woodhall from passing to mount.
Larkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larkin is pressing down on Woodhall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woodhall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Larkin is trying to control the position but Woodhall postures up.
Woodhall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Woodhall postures up.
Woodhall trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodhall.
Larkin shoots in and bounces Woodhall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Woodhall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Larkin!
Woodhall cracks Larkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Woodhall punching from mount but Larkin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Woodhall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larkin taking shots to the head.
Larkin is rocked!
It looks like Derick Larkin has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin can't escape the position.
Larkin is still in real trouble! Can Woodhall finish him?
Woodhall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodhall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derick Larkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Woodhall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woodhall keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodhall controlling the position.
Woodhall wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodhall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Woodhall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Larkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Woodhall.
Woodhall is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Woodhall gets back to half guard.
Larkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodhall trying to control but Larkin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhall is looking to improve his position.
Larkin working Woodhall over with strikes.
Woodhall manages to get to full guard.
Woodhall working for a triangle but Larkin defends it easily.
Woodhall keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Woodhall working for a triangle but Larkin defends it easily.
Woodhall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodhall wants to stand up but Larkin is controlling him.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Woodhall is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodhall keeps working.
Woodhall looking for submissions off his back.
Woodhall wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larkin tries to clinch up
and Woodhall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woodhall.
Woodhall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woodhall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodhall is pushing down on Larkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Woodhall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woodhall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Woodhall wants to work for an arm triangle but Larkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larkin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Woodhall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woodhall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodhall is retaining full guard.
Woodhall is pulling down on Larkin's head to control his posture.
Woodhall controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
Woodhall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larkin's guard.
Woodhall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woodhall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woodhall lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodhall preventing the sweep.
Woodhall looking to pass the guard.
Woodhall preventing the sweep.
Woodhall wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Woodhall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Woodhall trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin is looking for a triangle here but Woodhall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodhall has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Derick Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Woodhall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodhall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Woodhall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Arnoldski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnoldski has chosen Take em all as his entrance music. Bronco Arnoldski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronco Arnoldski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arnoldski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arnoldski is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Arnoldski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arnoldski is trying to stand up.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Arnoldski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arnoldski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Arnoldski has given up his back. Will we see Smith going for some submissions?
Smith working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Arnoldski is doing well to defend. Smith seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Arnoldski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockstar Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Randy's choice of entrance music: High. On his way into the cage it seems that James Hodges has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Hodges seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rockstar Randy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hodges sizes up Randy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randy stuffs the takedown.
Randy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Hodges.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Hodges.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Randy shoots for a takedown but Hodges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randy shoots and misses
and Hodges counters with a two punch combo.
James Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockstar Randy.
Randy slips a jab and a cross from Hodges.
Nice cross by Hodges.
Randy closes the distance and clinches up with Hodges, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes Hodges against the cage but Hodges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randy misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
Randy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hodges counters with a series of strikes. Randy will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randy looks gassed!
Randy is looking for a sweep. Hodges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randy is trying to stand back up but Hodges is controlling him
Hodges stands up out of the half guard.
James Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges lands a high kick!
Randy is rocked!
Hodges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodges finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Randy as Hodges shoots in.
Randy tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hodges throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy trying to control but Hodges is working from the bottom.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodges is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randy stands up and waves to Hodges to follow him.
Randy has his takedown stuffed
and Hodges counters with a single leg into guard. Randy didn't expect that.
Randy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hodges controls the pace.
Hodges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Randy's guard.
Hodges content to stall in guard here.
Hodges wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges stopping the sweep attempt from Randy.
Randy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodges is looking to work some ground and pound but Randy has wrist control.
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hodges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hodges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hodges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Randy for as long as he can get away with.
Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hodges controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hodges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hodges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodges has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randy is proving hard to escape from.
Hodges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hodges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
Hodges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randy on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hodges tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hodges to the ground. Hodges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy avoids the body shot from Hodges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hodges 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.
Nice sprawl there from Hodges as Randy shoots in.
Randy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hodges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hodges, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Hodges.
Randy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hodges stuns Randy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Randy coming out on top.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hodges as he jumps to the side.
Randy fails to land the takedown.
James Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockstar Randy.
Hodges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Randy's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hodges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Hodges.
Hodges misses with a wild combination.
Randy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Hodges misses with a kick to the body.
Randy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hodges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randy.
Hodges gets a takedown into half guard.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Hodges has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hodges in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Hodges has control of the leg.
Randy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randy looking to control.
Hodges tries to free his leg and advance position but Randy is retaining full guard.
Randy is looking for a triangle here but Hodges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hodges working the ground and pound.
James Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy regains half guard.
Hodges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Randy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges controlling the action here.
Randy is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hodges 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Hodges just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hodges feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hodges scores with a sloppy right hand. Randy should have avoided that one.
Hodges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hodges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hodges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodges prevents Randy from getting the reversal.
Hodges controlling from the full mount.
Hodges wants to control the pace but Randy is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hodges dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Randy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodges looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodges, not yet.
Randy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hodges's guard.
Randy is stalling in the full guard.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet but Randy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randy passes Hodges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hodges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy passes to side control.
Randy is looking to take a break and control but Hodges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randy stands up.
Randy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hodges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randy thinking.
Hodges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randy sneaks back into half guard.
Hodges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hodges is thwarting Randy's attempts to control the position.
Randy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hodges is staying active.
Hodges is taking a breather. Randy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodges trying to control the pace.
Randy wants to get back to his feet.
Randy trying to control but Hodges postures up.
Hodges content to control rather than advance.
Randy kicks off Hodges and gets to his feet.
Hodges lands with a shot to the body.
Randy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hodges looks to land a combination but Randy avoids it well.
Randy shoots and misses
and Hodges counters with a nice leg kick.
Hodges wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randy throws a lazy head kick
and Hodges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Randy's guard now.
Randy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hodges is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Randy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hodges's back instead.
Randy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hodges. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hodges is trying to break free.
Randy working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges staying busy and making it hard for Randy to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying to stick to Hodges's back but Hodges is turning into Randy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Randy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hodges.
Hodges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.
Hodges stands and throws Randy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hodges just content to control the position.
Hodges decides to stand back up. Hodges steps back and let's Randy get back to his feet.
Randy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodges throws a lazy head kick
and Randy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hodges is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Randy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hodges sprawls well initially but Randy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rockstar Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockstar Randy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hodges 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hodges!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Potts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGregor sprawls well initially but Potts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacGregor gets full guard.
MacGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGregor is trying to keep Potts in close.
MacGregor 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.
MacGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potts won't allow MacGregor to sweep him here.
Potts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor trying to control the position.
Potts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Potts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacGregor but MacGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potts counters with a single leg into guard. MacGregor didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potts trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potts stands up over MacGregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Potts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Potts trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
MacGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGregor's guard.
MacGregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potts's back!
Potts tries to break free.
MacGregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Potts is defending well though. MacGregor let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGregor is breathing heavily.
MacGregor controlling well, preventing Potts from escaping the position.
Potts defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Potts rolls, trying to escape but MacGregor keeps control of the position.
MacGregor not allowing Potts to control his hands.
MacGregor is trying to stick to Potts's back but Potts is turning into MacGregor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGregor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Potts.
MacGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGregor has escaped and now he's on top!
Potts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potts working for a triangle but MacGregor defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGregor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potts tries to get to full guard but MacGregor has control of the leg.
MacGregor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Potts!
Potts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Potts tries to lock up and control but MacGregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGregor lands a heavy elbow.
MacGregor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Potts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
MacGregor prevents Potts from getting the reversal.
MacGregor has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Potts is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob MacGregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manning might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tech nine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Carbone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning scores with a takedown into Carbone's guard.
Carbone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carbone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carbone keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Manning forces his way into half guard.
Manning trying to pass the guard but Carbone defending well.
Carbone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manning throwing shots but Carbone is blocking nicely.
Manning trying to control the action but Carbone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Carbone blocks a leg kick.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Carbone.
Carbone stuffs the takedown.
Carbone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manning fails to land the takedown.
Carbone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ryan Manning has been cut.
Manning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manning stalling.
Carbone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manning.
Carbone wants to get back to his feet.
Manning not doing much here.
Manning is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carbone defending well though.
Manning is tying to control. Carbone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning misses with a head shot. Carbone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manning trying to control but Carbone is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manning gets the takedown into side control.
Carbone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carbone looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carbone is avoiding damage well.
Manning with the ground and pound but Carbone regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manning is keen to just control but Carbone is a slippery customer.
Manning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carbone's head.
Manning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Carbone is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Manning misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manning throws a series of punches but Carbone avoids them all with ease.
Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carbone defending well though.
Carbone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manning wants to take a breather but Carbone is having none of it.
Manning drops an elbow to the side of Carbone's head.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carbone defending well though.
Carbone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manning.
Manning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carbone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carbone's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Manning's cut.
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.
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning shoots in and drives through. Carbone sprawls well.
Manning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carbone is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning is really struggling to control Carbone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carbone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manning is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manning is nestled in close to Carbone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manning working over Carbone with some ground and pound. Carbone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carbone is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Manning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carbone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manning scores with a takedown into Carbone's guard.
Manning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning works over Carbone with some ground and pound from guard.
Manning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manning lands a couple of digs.
Manning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manning postures up in Carbone's guard and throws a big left but Carbone blocks it.
Carbone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manning advances to half guard.
Well, if Manning 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.
Manning passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone tries to lock up and control but Manning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manning lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carbone is in a horrible position here. Manning smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Manning landing strikes from the mount.
Manning dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Manning connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manning 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.
Manning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carbone is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning landing strikes from the mount and Carbone is in trouble!
Carbone is still in real trouble! Can Manning finish him?
Manning lands a big shot there that rocks Carbone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manning lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manning landing punches.
Manning avoids the attempt from Carbone to control.
Manning landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manning unloading with bombs!
Manning is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carbone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manning working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manning lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manning is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carbone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manning lands a heavy elbow.
Manning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manning in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manning postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carbone looks a forlorn figure.
Manning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manning scoring with strikes but Carbone is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carbone taking shots to the head.
Manning jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carbone manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carbone is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Manning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Manning's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Manning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carbone pinned against the cage. Carbone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carbone seems to have recovered his senses.
Carbone tries to clinch but Manning is having none of it.
Carbone throws a right and a left that Manning avoids nicely.
Manning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carbone's waist but Carbone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manning off to one side.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
Carbone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carbone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Manning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manning wants to control but Carbone is keeping him busy.
Well, if Manning 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.
Manning throws a strike but Carbone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carbone can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning trying to control but Carbone is working from the bottom.
Manning is working Carbone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Carbone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carbone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manning.
Manning postures up in Carbone's guard and throws a big left but Carbone blocks it.
Carbone can't keep his opponent in guard - Manning advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manning is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manning wants to pass to mount but Carbone is defending the position.
Carbone pushes Manning off looking to stand but Manning dives back in and keeps control.
Manning winds up and cracks Carbone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manning moves nicely into side control.
Manning scoring with punches from side control.
Manning working the body and head with strikes.
Manning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carbone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manning trying to control the position but Carbone is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone stops Manning from passing to mount.
Carbone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manning scoring with punches from side control.
Carbone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryan Manning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carbone is not content to let Manning control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Manning.
Manning goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carbone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manning's guard! Nice work there by Carbone!
Manning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manning tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Manning is trying to control the position but Carbone postures up.
Manning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carbone manages to get himself to full guard.
Manning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manning throws a big right hand that misses.
Carbone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carbone keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Carbone keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Manning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rome Andrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BJay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rome Andrek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in but Andrek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Andrek stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrek's waist but Andrek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Andrek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Andrek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrek has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown but Andrek manages to get underhooks.
Andrek is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrek down to the mat. Andrek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
BJay Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Andrek does no damage.
Andrek throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrek pinned against the cage. Andrek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Andrek as Penn shoots in.
Andrek misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrek moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrek is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Andrek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrek throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrek lands with a shot to the body.
Andrek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penn looks for a takedown but Andrek sprawls well.
Andrek lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrek sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrek moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrek can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrek is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Andrek is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Andrek defending well.
Andrek is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Andrek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrek is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Andrek is rocked!
You get the feeling that Andrek really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Andrek is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Penn.
Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Andrek defends it well.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andrek?
Penn tries to control but Andrek wriggling away.
Andrek seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn cracks Andrek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andrek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Penn.
Andrek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Penn connects with a bit shot that sees Andrek covering up! More strikes from Andrek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Penn is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJay Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Job Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent The Vandal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Vandal's choice of entrance music: Astral Projection - Kabalah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Job Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent The Vandal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Vandal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but The Vandal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder gets the takedown into side control.
The Vandal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thunder 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.
The Vandal is looking to reverse the position.
The Vandal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Vandal defends it well.
Thunder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Vandal is looking to improve his position.
Thunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunder tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Vandal.
Thunder prevents The Vandal from improving his position.
Thunder working The Vandal over with strikes.
Thunder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder prevents The Vandal from standing back up.
The Vandal manages to get to full guard.
Thunder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Vandal wants to improve his position but instead Thunder has moved into half guard.
The Vandal tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Thunder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Vandal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Vandal wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Vandal wants to sweep but Thunder has passed to side control!
Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Vandal, who protects the arm well.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder wants to control but The Vandal is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Vandal can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Vandal sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Thunder to the ground! The Vandal dives into full mount looking to finish!
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but The Vandal has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Vandal is landing with some decent strikes but Thunder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Vandal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by The Vandal.
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
The Vandal looking to finish Thunder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thunder!
The Vandal is landing with some decent strikes but Thunder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The Vandal unloading with bombs!
The Vandal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thunder looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Thunder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Vandal landing punches.
Thunder tries to hold on but The Vandal postures up.
The Vandal prevents Thunder from getting the reversal.
Thunder seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder punching from the bottom.
Thunder won't allow The Vandal to pass to mount.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
The Vandal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunder wants to control but The Vandal passes easily into half guard.
Thunder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Vandal keeps working.
The Vandal wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
The Vandal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but The Vandal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
The Vandal looking for a sweep. Not yet The Vandal, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but The Vandal shows good takedown defense.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. The Vandal tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Vandal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Vandal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent The Vandal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from The Vandal.
Thunder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thunder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Vandal!
The Vandal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Thunder.
The Vandal is rocked!
Thunder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thunder working for a submission but The Vandal is keeping him at bay.
Thunder cracks The Vandal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Vandal is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Vandal is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Vandal can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Vandal is looking to improve his position but Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vandal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Vandal is breathing heavily.
Thunder landing strikes from the mount and The Vandal is in trouble!
The Vandal is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thunder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Vandal tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Thunder lands with some strikes.
The Vandal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thunder tries to control but The Vandal wriggling away.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Thunder raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Thunder.
Thunder working The Vandal over with strikes here.
Thunder lands with some strikes.
Job Thunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder working The Vandal over with strikes here.
The Vandal wants to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
The Vandal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Thunder there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Vandal working to try and regain half guard.
The Vandal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The Vandal is still in real trouble! Can Thunder finish him?
Thunder working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Vandal is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Vandal seems to have recovered his senses.
The Vandal working to try and regain half guard.
Thunder takes The Vandal's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Can The Vandal hold on?! Thunder is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thunder here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thunder has the hooks in. The Vandal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thunder looking to hold on to the position here but The Vandal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Vandal is keeping the position for now.
Thunder landing some decent shots from guard.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Thunder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - The Vandal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Vandal as he jumps to the side.
The Vandal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
The Vandal throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
The Vandal tries to clinch up.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - The Vandal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Job Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for The Vandal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but The Vandal moved out of range.
The Vandal throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Vandal's waist but The Vandal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Vandal.
The Vandal throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Vandal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Vandal.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but The Vandal shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with The Vandal, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes The Vandal against the cage but The Vandal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Vandal lands a big head kick that sends Thunder to the canvas! The Vandal follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent The Vandal!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertt Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litran Kossu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertt Hart!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
Hart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kossu is working to get back to half guard.
Kossu wants to hold on but Hart pushes him away.
Kossu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hart controlling the action here.
Kossu is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kossu is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu won't allow Hart to pass to mount.
Kossu is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kossu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hart counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hart happy to just control the position for now.
Kossu is trying to improve his position.
Hart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kossu tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.
Hart landing a few strikes.
Kossu is looking for a sweep.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kossu keeps working.
Kossu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hart winds up and cracks Kossu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kossu is not content to let Hart control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kossu tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Kossu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kossu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Kossu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kossu is trying to maintain the position but Hart is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kossu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kossu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kossu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hart is looking to defend but Kossu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hart! Kossu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hart taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Colin Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith drops Johnson with a nice combination! Smith dives into Johnson's guard, looking to finish!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson get's back to his feet.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Smith is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randall Johnson!
Randall Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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