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VFL 12: High Voltage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the ring accompanied by Who's Your Daddy. Niko Saarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesler tries to keep at a distance but Saarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saarinen prevents Kesler from breaking the clinch.
Saarinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kesler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kesler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saarinen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Saarinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Kesler.
Saarinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kesler.
Saarinen is trying to trip Kesler. He has hold of a leg but Kesler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saarinen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Saarinen passes Kesler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saarinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saarinen wants to finish this one by submission but Kesler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saarinen.
Saarinen trying to control but Kesler is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler is looking to get to half guard.
Kesler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saarinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kesler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kesler is looking to regain half guard here but Saarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Kesler gets back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Saarinen works his way into full mount!
Kesler wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saarinen content just to control the position here.
Kesler has given up his back. Will we see Saarinen going for some submissions?
Saarinen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kesler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saarinen is breathing heavily.
Will Saarinen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler tries to escape but Saarinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kesler is trying to get back to his feet but Saarinen has full control of the position and if anything, Kesler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Saarinen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kesler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saarinen's guard. Nice work there by Kesler.
Kesler wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Kesler wants to stand but Saarinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kesler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saarinen working for a triangle but Kesler defends it easily.
Saarinen keeping full guard, as Kesler tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kesler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kesler passes into half guard.
Saarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kesler is working away from the top position though.
Saarinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kesler.
Saarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kesler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saarinen tries to clinch up.
Kesler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarinen as he avoids it easily.
Saarinen wants to clinch.
Saarinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kesler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kesler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Saarinen tries for a takedown but Kesler manages to get underhooks.
Saarinen is working for takedown but Kesler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kesler is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarinen has double underhooks.
Saarinen lands a shoulder strike.
Saarinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kesler uses from the top position.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Kesler from controlling successfully.
Kesler won't allow Saarinen to get back to his feet.
Saarinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kesler trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kesler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saarinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kesler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saarinen trying to hold on to Kesler's head to control him but Kesler postures up.
Kesler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saarinen!
Saarinen tries to reverse the position but Kesler maintains control.
Saarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Saarinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kesler trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Kesler keeps moving.
Kesler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kesler wants to improve his position but instead Saarinen has moved into half guard.
Saarinen is trying to work for a kimura but Kesler is defending well.
Kesler is not content to let Saarinen control the position.
Kesler tries to roll over but Saarinen keeps him under control.
Kesler trying to control but Saarinen postures up.
That's eight 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.
Kesler is refusing to be controlled, as Saarinen sits in half guard.
Kesler wants to get back to full guard.
Saarinen wants to take a breather but Kesler is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kesler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saarinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kesler counters with a one-two to the body.
Kesler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kesler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarinen shoots and misses
so Kesler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saarinen is looking for a triangle but Kesler pushes his legs off easily.
Kesler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saarinen looking to control.
Kesler wants to get up but he can't break Saarinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kesler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saarinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saarinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saarinen!
Saarinen stands up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kesler counters with a series of strikes. Saarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kesler doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarinen circles away.
Saarinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kesler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarinen is rocked!
Kesler closes the distance looking for a takedown. Saarinen stuffs it but Kesler still has hold of him. Kesler picks Saarinen up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Kesler slams Saarinen to the floor and that's really hurt Saarinen - he doesn't know where he is! Kesler throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Kesler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boondocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Guy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the 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, Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Boondocks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boondocks moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Boondocks lands a head shot.
Guy drops Boondocks with a nice combination! Guy dives into Boondocks's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Billy Boondocks has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but Boondocks blocks nicely.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Boondocks is retaining full guard.
Guy 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.
Boondocks pushes Guy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boondocks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boondocks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guy!
Guy tries to improve his position but instead Boondocks has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boondocks keeps control of the position as Guy tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Guy staying busy and making it hard for Boondocks to control.
Guy trying to control the action but Boondocks just sinks the hooks in.
Guy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boondocks's guard. Nice work there by Guy.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boondocks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guy has Boondocks in his guard.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boondocks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boondocks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boondocks is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boondocks's back instead.
Boondocks fending off the submission attempt from Guy.
Guy is persistently looking for the submission but Boondocks is defending it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boondocks fending off the submission attempt from Guy.
Guy is persistently looking for the submission but Boondocks is defending it well.
Guy working for the choke.
Guy tightening his grip on Boondocks, looking for the choke.
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.
Guy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boondocks is controlling his hands well.
Boondocks turns into Guy and is now in his guard.
Boondocks stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Boondocks connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Guy to the floor! Boondocks dives in looking for the finish!
Guy is rocked!
Guy wants to improve his position but Boondocks is controlling well.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boondocks decides to return to a standing position.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Boondocks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boondocks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boondocks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guy wants to hit a switch here but Boondocks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boondocks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boondocks's back!
Guy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boondocks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Guy working for a choke but Boondocks is defending well.
Guy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boondocks is defending well though. Guy let's go of the attempt for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boondocks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Guy looking for the RNC.
Guy is trying to stick to Boondocks's back but Boondocks is turning into Guy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Guy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boondocks.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boondocks wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to stand up but Boondocks isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy wriggles free and stands up.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
A punch combination from Guy misses.
Boondocks is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's eight 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.
Boondocks looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boondocks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boondocks thows a body kick. Guy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boondocks - the referee stops the clock and Guy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boondocks. Guy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boondocks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boondocks swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Boondocks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guy can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
Guy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boondocks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boondocks.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boondocks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boondocks scores with a jab to the body.
Boondocks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boondocks lands a left hand.
Boondocks lands an elbow inside.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boondocks.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boondocks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy takes one to the side of the head.
Guy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boondocks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boondocks throws an elbow that misses.
Guy manages to break the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boondocks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy throws a right and a left that Boondocks avoids nicely.
Boondocks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy wants to break free but Boondocks has control.
Boondocks is leaning against Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Boondocks.
A shot in the inside from Boondocks.
Boondocks lands an elbow that stopped Guy in his tracks for a moment.
Boondocks tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boondocks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boondocks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boondocks moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Boondocks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boondocks.
A shot in the inside from Boondocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy has had enough of the clinch but Boondocks keeps him there for the moment.
Boondocks prevents Guy from breaking the clinch.
Boondocks tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Boondocks lands a nice knee to the body.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boondocks.
Boondocks connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Boondocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Boondocks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Boondocks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boondocks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Boondocks.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Boondocks fails to land.
Boondocks misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boondocks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boondocks cracks Guy with a nice body shot.
Guy wants to break free but Boondocks has control.
Guy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boondocks.
Boondocks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guys head.
Boondocks with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boondocks.
Boondocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boondocks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy avoids the head kick by Boondocks.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boondocks clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Boondocks.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Boondocks has double underhooks.
Boondocks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Boondocks has double underhooks.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boondocks has him pressed against the ropes.
Boondocks is breathing heavily.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boondocks tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boondocks prevents the takedown attempt.
Boondocks has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boondocks falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Griswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Griswald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Griswald's head but Griswald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr looks for a takedown but Griswald sprawls well.
Griswald misses with a double jab.
Griswald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Eugene Burns Jr has been cut.
Griswald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burns Jr is rocked!
Johnny Griswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griswald lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Burns Jr falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Griswald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Kango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kango comes to the ring accompanied by Everyone Nose. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cash's choice of entrance music: Between Angels and Insects. The key to victory for Muhammad Kango has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Kango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Cash!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kango shoots for a takedown but Cash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kango changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cash tries to avoid it but Kango manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cash to the ground. Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kango changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cash tries to avoid it but Kango manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cash to the ground. Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Kango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Kango misses with a takedown attempt - Cash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kango shoots in but Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kango slips a jab and a cross from Cash.
Cash lands a slapping body shot.
Kango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cash shoots in but no luck this time.
Cash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kango is breathing heavily.
Kango on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kango is looking to reverse the position.
Kango stops Cash from passing to mount.
Kango is trying to escape the position but Cash is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash trying to control the action but Kango is working from the bottom.
Cash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kango knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cash taking a breather here.
Cash has hold of Kango's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kango seems comfortable defending it but Cash has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kango is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kango is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cash couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacoby Cash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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230 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Cody!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cody is rocked!
Cody scores a takedown into full mount!
Cody is still in real trouble! Can Bato finish him?
Cody lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Cody there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cody seems to have recovered his senses.
Cody scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bato?
Bato is rocked!
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 referee warns Bato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Bato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Cody! That's really hurt Bato and he's turned his back - Cody keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cody Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Cody!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smash has chosen Car Wash as his entrance music. Brutus Smash will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Smash!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brutus Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash misses with the combination.
Smash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smash!
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Jackson! Smash is backing up but he can't get away as Jackson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Smash and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lipton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Pitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitch's entrance music is Superfreak. A fine choice. Mitch Pitch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Bourque's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitch Pitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque stuffs the takedown.
Pitch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bourque instigates a clinch.
Bourque connects with a knee to the head.
Pitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bourque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bourque using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pitch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bourque lands a knee to the head.
with the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bourque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourque takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bourque.
Bourque connects with a knee to the head.
Bourque wants to stall.
Bourque lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mitch Pitch has been cut.
Bourque stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pitch fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Pitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bourque.
Bourque connects with a knee to the head.
Bourque lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Bourque on the inside.
Bourque avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Bourque.
Bourque lands a knee to the body.
Bourque scores with a knee to the head.
Bourque throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bourque scores with a knee to the head.
Bourque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitchs head.
Nice elbow from Bourque.
A knee to the head by Bourque.
Bourque scores with a knee to the head.
Bourque lands a knee to the head.
Bourque lands a nice elbow.
Pitch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bourque looking to throw knees to the head but Pitch is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bourque.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bourque.
Bourque throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitch blocks it with crossed arms.
Bourque unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pitch stalling.
Bourque lands an elbow inside that Pitch shrugs off.
Pitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bourque lands a knee to the head.
Bourque is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pitch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bourque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitch tries for a takedown but Bourque manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Bourque.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bourque.
A knee to the head by Bourque.
Bourque connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitch's face.
Pitch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bourque is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bourque connects with a knee to the head.
Bourque looking to throw knees to the head but Pitch is blocking nicely.
Pitch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bourque can't do much from the bottom here.
Pitch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bourque is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pitch landing strikes from the mount and Bourque is in trouble!
Bourque working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pitch has control of Bourque's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourque regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bourque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is bucking up trying to escape but Pitch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bourque wants to hold on but Pitch pushes him away.
Pitch has control of Bourque's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourque regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pitch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourque is on top in guard.
Pitch has his foot on Bourque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bourque works his way back into a safe position though.
Pitch working for a triangle but Bourque defends it easily.
Bourque trying to control but Pitch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bourque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitch will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitch is on top in guard.
Pitch looking to pass the guard.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Pitch from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bourque dives on top into guard.
Pitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bourque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bourque wants to stand but Pitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pitch has his foot on Bourque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bourque works his way back into a safe position though.
Pitch had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bourque is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pitch Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bourque's back instead.
Pitch thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Pitch avoiding Bourque 's attempts to control his hands.
Bourque is trying to get back to his feet but Pitch has full control of the position and if anything, Bourque has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bourque defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bourque is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bourque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pitch.
Pitch controlling well, preventing Bourque from escaping the position.
Pitch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bourque has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bourque rolls, trying to escape but Pitch keeps control of the position.
Pitch working for the choke.
Will Pitch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pitch tightening his grip on Bourque, looking for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bourque just trying to survive but Pitch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pitch is looking for the choke from the back position but Bourque is controlling his hands well.
Pitch keeps control of the position as Bourque tries to break free.
Bourque trying to control the position but Pitch manages to sink in the hooks.
Pitch scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque can't escape the position.
Bourque surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Pitch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bourque tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bourque right now.
Pitch is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bourque won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pitch off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mitch Pitch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some People. Ling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gemüseeintopf. Roger Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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292 lbs
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286 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Ling lands a two punch combo.
Ling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ling postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ling scoring with some ground and pound.
Ling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones 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.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Ling landing some decent shots from guard.
Ling works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ling works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ling wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Ling stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ling tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Ling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ling looking to pass the guard.
Ling cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ling wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ling working some strikes from top position.
Jones 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.
Ling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ling distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ling working some strikes from top position.
Ling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ling lands a couple of elbows.
Ling working some strikes from top position.
Ling scoring with some ground and pound.
Ling landing some decent shots from guard.
Ling pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones tries to kick Ling off but Ling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ling lands strikes from half guard.
Ling uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Ling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ling in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Ling has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ling lands a nice shot to the head.
Ling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Ling winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ling slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ling distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ling controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Ling trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ling working some strikes from top position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Ling finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Ling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones drives through and clinches with Ling against the ropes.
Ling breaks from the clinch.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ling.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Ling lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ling working the ground and pound.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Ling scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling working the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Ling postures up.
Ling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ling scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Ling tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones is tying to control. Ling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ling is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Ling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Ling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ling puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ling has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ling scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Ling stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ling distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ling wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Ling wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ling is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ling goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Ling throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ling counters with a one-two to the body.
Ling's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ling duly obliges.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ling scores with a three punch combo!
Ling is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edzard Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ling.
Ling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ling.
Ling's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ling duly obliges.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
Jones throws a right hand that Ling ducks under and follows up with a left that Ling also avoids with ease.
Ling throws a one two combo.
Ling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Ling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Ling.
Ling fails to land with a series of punches.
Ling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Ling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Ling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ling!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Ling counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Ling to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Ling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Ling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ling is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to roll over but Ling keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control but Ling postures up.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Ling in his half guard.
Ling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Ling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ling is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Ling scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tries to bum rush Ling with a series of wild strikes but Ling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Jones.
Ling throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Ling looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Ling swinging wilding here.
Jones pushes Ling up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Ling is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ling.
Ling has Jones pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ling pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Ling dives into Jones's guard.
Ling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ling controlling him for the moment.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Ling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ling has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Ling throwing strikes but missing.
Ling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ling manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ling throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ling throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ling.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Ling was not able to check.
Ling throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Ling scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Ling.
Ling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ling gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Ling had control of the position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones postures up in Ling's guard and throws a big left but Ling blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ling tries to strike from the bottom.
Ling throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ling.
Ling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ling counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ling misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Ling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roger Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ling circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ling scores with a four punch combination!
Ling cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ling scores with a decent looking hook.
Ling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Ling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Ling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edzard Ling.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Ling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ling goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ling dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Ling misses with the combination.
Ling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ling throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ling lands a head shot.
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!
Ling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ling connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edzard Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Ling sees coming a mile off.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ling scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones is rocked!
Ling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ling tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Edzard Ling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ling has wrist control.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Ling.
Jones trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Ling lands some strikes from the bottom.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Ling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ling manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Ling's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ling lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ling counters with a one-two to the body.
Ling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ling misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Ling lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Ling thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Ling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Ling has a good base and remains in mount.
Ling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ling landing shots from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Ling has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Ling.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones regains half guard.
Ling prevents Jones from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ling lands a nice short elbow.
Ling working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ling won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ling is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ling keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ling manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ling avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Ling lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ling is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Ling punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Ling wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Ling manages to get to full guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ling uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Ling with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Ling.
Ling punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ling landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Ling has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Ling has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Ling landing punches.
Ling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ling landing punches.
Ling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Ling is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Ling smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ling unloading with bombs!
Ling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Ling there.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ling.
Jones trying to control but Ling postures up.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ling lands strikes from half guard.
Jones trying to control but Ling postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ling working Jones over with strikes.
Ling lands strikes from half guard.
Ling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones has hold of Ling's hands but Ling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ling is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Ling winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Ling in his half guard.
Jones has hold of Ling's hands but Ling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is pressing down on Ling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Ling lands a couple of elbows.
Ling works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Ling slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Ling scores with a four punch combination!
Ling works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Ling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Ling both land. Nice combination.
Ling lands a high kick!
Donk. Ling catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Ling scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ling misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Ling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
Jones misses with a combination
and Ling counters with a two punch combo.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Ling scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that Ling avoids nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ling misses with a wild combination.
Ling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ling lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Ling slips a straight right by Jones.
Ling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ling works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ling moves out of range.
Ling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Ling counters with a one-two to the body.
Ling lands a two punch combo.
Ling lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Ling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ling counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Ling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ling lands a jab-cross combination.
Ling works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ling throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones prevents Ling from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones punishes Ling's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Ling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ling there.
Ling lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jones quite badly. Jones pulls Ling in close trying to recover. Ling postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jones on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jones doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edzard Ling!
Edzard Ling is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samba De Janeiro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Gomez.
Gomez tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomez tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez is rocked!
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Gomez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gomez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Diaz as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gomez is left battered and dazed whilst Diaz and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James clinches with his opponent.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
James with a knee to the head.
James lands a nice elbow.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James lands an elbow inside.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James gets a clinch.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
James lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James with a knee to the head.
Williams has James pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. James has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williams to stand back up!
Williams is rocked!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James lands an elbow inside.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
clinched against the ropes, James lands a big elbow that drops Williams! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Williams is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebron James!
Lebron James is the new heavyweight champion!
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