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VFL 14: Evil Walks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chike Rusesabagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusesabagina comes to the ring accompanied by Agatha by Francis Bebey . This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super 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, Chike Rusesabagina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommi Joonatan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusesabagina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joonatan.
Joonatan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A punch combination from Rusesabagina misses.
Rusesabagina throws a hook but Joonatan blocks it.
Joonatan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joonatan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusesabagina.
Rusesabagina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rusesabagina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rusesabagina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rusesabagina misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Rusesabagina misses.
Rusesabagina moves into range and clinches up with Joonatan.
Joonatan keeps control of Rusesabagina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rusesabagina is looking to break free of the clinch but Joonatan has double underhooks.
Rusesabagina manages to break the clinch.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Rusesabagina.
Rusesabagina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joonatan dodges the punch combination from Rusesabagina.
Joonatan ducks under a wild hook from Rusesabagina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusesabagina has closed the distance and engaged Joonatan in a clinch.
Rusesabagina is trying to break free.
Rusesabagina has had enough of the clinch but Joonatan keeps him there for the moment.
Joonatan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusesabagina just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rusesabagina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Joonatan keeps control of Rusesabagina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rusesabagina is looking to break free of the clinch but Joonatan has double underhooks.
Joonatan prevents Rusesabagina from breaking the clinch.
Joonatan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusesabagina just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rusesabagina is looking to break free of the clinch but Joonatan has double underhooks.
Joonatan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rusesabagina prevents it.
Chike Rusesabagina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Joonatan.
Rusesabagina wants to break free but Joonatan has control.
Joonatan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusesabagina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rusesabagina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joonatan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rusesabagina wanted to stand there but Joonatan had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joonatan holds on and takes a little breather.
Rusesabagina is looking to stand up but Joonatan won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan can't keep his opponent in guard - Rusesabagina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rusesabagina frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joonatan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rusesabagina has a good base and remains in mount.
Rusesabagina wants to get back to his feet but Joonatan is holding on tight.
Joonatan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rusesabagina.
Rusesabagina stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rusesabagina looks to land a body kick but Joonatan moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusesabagina fails to land with a series of punches.
Rusesabagina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joonatan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joonatan dodges the punch combination from Rusesabagina.
Rusesabagina clinches with his opponent.
Joonatan fails to pull guard.
Rusesabagina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joonatan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rusesabagina to score with a decent uppercut.
Joonatan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rusesabagina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rusesabagina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusesabagina throws a nice looking combination but Joonatan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joonatan moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusesabagina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chike Rusesabagina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusesabagina connects with a nice cross there... Joonatan is looking wobbly and Rusesabagina recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Joonatan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rusesabagina jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chike Rusesabagina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aquino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Godfather theme. 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Aquino !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Graham!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquino shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aquino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Aquino tries to buck Graham off but Graham is having none of it.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Graham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graham tries for a kimura but Aquino is defending well.
Graham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aquino wants to get back to his feet.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Graham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aquino to his feet.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham throws a right and a left that Aquino avoids nicely.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Graham finds it's way through Aquino 's defenses.
Alexander Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aquino wants to stand back up but Graham manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Graham works to advance to full mount. Aquino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aquino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aquino is working hard here to advance position.
Graham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graham has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aquino 's face.
Graham pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aquino is trying to escape the mount but Graham keeps good control and instead manages to take Aquino 's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with punches from the back.
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.
Graham has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aquino 's body.
Graham cracks Aquino with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aquino from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Graham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is taking a good look at Aquino as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Graham!
Graham has Aquino flattened out and is raining down punches.
Graham 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, Aquino has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aquino breaks Graham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Aquino is proving a slippery customer.
Aquino throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Aquino from controlling successfully.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aquino wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Aquino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Graham wants to improve his position but Aquino is controlling well.
Aquino could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Graham is looking to control Aquino 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Graham is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aquino wants to stand up but Graham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquino is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aquino has a takedown stuffed.
Graham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Aquino . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham scores with a takedown into Aquino 's guard.
Graham trying to control but Aquino is working from the bottom.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham trying to control but Aquino is working from the bottom.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Aquino is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aquino looking to control.
Graham stays in close to Aquino 's body and controls the position.
Graham won't allow Aquino to sweep him here.
Aquino is looking to stand up but Graham isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aquino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aquino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Aquino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Aquino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aquino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aquino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aquino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Aquino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham pushes Aquino off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aquino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aquino drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graham shoots in but Aquino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Aquino shoots in.
Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aquino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham advances to mount.
Graham working Aquino over with strikes here.
Aquino reaches up to try and control the position but Graham seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aquino rolls and tries to escape and now Graham has his back!
Aquino turns into Graham and is now in his guard.
Graham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Aquino from controlling successfully.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aquino 's guard.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aquino 's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graham is working for a kimura but Aquino is defending it quite comfortably.
Graham prevents Aquino from improving his position.
Aquino is trying to maintain the position but Graham is very close to passing his half guard.
Graham works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Graham.
Graham looking to control but Aquino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graham looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to hold on but Graham pushes him away.
Aquino has left one of his arms exposed and Graham doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Aquino screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Graham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Way - Limp Bizkit. John Galt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kamil Tomcik's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Tomcik!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomcik wants to improve his position but Galt is controlling well.
Galt is thwarting Tomcik's attempts to control the position.
Tomcik regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Galt trying to control but Tomcik is working from the bottom.
Tomcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galt misses with a takedown attempt - Tomcik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomcik but Tomcik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Galt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik wants to control but Galt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomcik's head.
Tomcik is looking for a sweep. Galt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomcik trying to hold on to Galt's head to control him but Galt postures up.
Galt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tomcik is looking to escape.
Tomcik taking shots to the head.
Tomcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomcik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tomcik tries to lock up and control but Galt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two 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.
Galt wants to control the pace but Tomcik is squirming around nicely.
Tomcik is looking to get to half guard.
Galt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Galt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tomcik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galt working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galt wants to control the pace but Tomcik is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tomcik hang on?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galt looking to control but Tomcik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Galt avoids the attempt from Tomcik to control.
Tomcik working to try and regain half guard.
Tomcik has given up his back. Will we see Galt going for some submissions?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Galt.
Galt is persistently looking for the submission but Tomcik is defending it well.
Galt is breathing heavily.
Tomcik trying to control the hands but Galt won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt is trying to stick to Tomcik's back but Tomcik is turning into Galt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Galt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tomcik.
Tomcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Galt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galt wants to sweep but no luck.
Galt 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.
Galt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Galt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galt wants to sweep here but Tomcik controlling him for the moment.
Galt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galt is controlling Tomcik's posture.
Galt throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Galt looking to control.
Galt keeping moving, preventing Tomcik from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tomcik!
Tomcik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Galt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomcik tries to escape but Galt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galt lands punches and elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Galt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tomcik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tomcik is trying to break free.
Galt is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tomcik up.
Tomcik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galt's guard. Nice work there by Tomcik.
Galt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomcik manages to get himself to full guard.
Galt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomcik keeping full guard, as Galt tries to pass.
Tomcik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomcik's guard.
Tomcik is trying to control but can't.
Tomcik is defending against the submission attempts here by Galt.
Tomcik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomcik is looking to control Galt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomcik avoid being mounted?
Galt wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomcik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tomcik is trying to control but can't.
Tomcik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomcik keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Galt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Galt shoots in but no luck this time.
Galt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomcik tries to avoid it but Galt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomcik to the ground. Tomcik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galt passes into half guard.
Galt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomcik is just riding it out for now. Galt eventually gives up the hold.
Galt trying to control the action but Tomcik is working from the bottom.
Tomcik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galt wants to pass to mount but Tomcik is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galt wants to control but Tomcik is keeping him busy.
Galt is looking to advance position but Tomcik won't allow it.
Galt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tomcik is trying to maintain the position but Galt is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Galt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tomcik!
Galt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomcik can't escape the position.
Tomcik wants to hold on but Galt pushes him away.
Galt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tomcik is squirming around, avoiding Galt's attempts to control the action.
Galt wants to finish this one by submission but Tomcik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Galt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomcik as he jumps to the side.
Galt avoids the head kick by Tomcik.
Galt shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomcik sprawls well. He's pushed Galt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galt tries for a takedown but Tomcik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Galt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomcik lands with a kick to the temple. Galt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tomcik lands a head kick. Galt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tomcik lands the left hand.
Galt is rocked!
Galt tries for a takedown but Tomcik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tomcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomcik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomcik is breathing heavily.
Tomcik stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik tries to land a front kick but Galt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Galt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Galt trying to control the action but Tomcik is working from the bottom.
Galt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tomcik to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Galt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Galt is looking to take a break and control but Tomcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tomcik, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tomcik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tomcik is looking to reverse the position.
Tomcik struggling a bit here.
Galt landing strikes.
Tomcik is not content to let Galt control the position.
Tomcik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galt off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is riding his opponent, not letting Galt buck him off.
Galt really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Tomcik's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Galt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomcik.
Tomcik keeps control of the position easily here as Galt tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Galt wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomcik gets his hands free.
Tomcik trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galt can't escape the position.
Galt is working hard here to advance position.
Tomcik trying to control momentarily.
Galt turns into Tomcik and is now in his guard.
Tomcik is looking to sweep but instead, Galt has passed into half guard.
Tomcik is trying to stand back up but Galt is controlling him
John Galt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Galt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomcik looking to control.
Galt won't allow Tomcik to sweep him here.
Galt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tomcik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galt wants to control from the top but Tomcik keeps moving.
Tomcik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tomcik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Galt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like John Galt has been cut.
Galt is looking to clinch but Tomcik is avoiding it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tomcik! Galt is out on his feet! Tomcik rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Galt is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Galt is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Tomcik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jae Darkwaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jae Darkwaters!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkwaters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown. Darkwaters tries to sprawl out of it but Batista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Darkwaters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista shoots in and bounces Darkwaters off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Darkwaters throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Batista 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.
Darkwaters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darkwaters looking for a guillotine here but Batista defends easily.
Darkwaters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batista passes into side control.
Darkwaters is trying to improve his position.
Darkwaters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Darkwaters throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Batista tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batista has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darkwaters is trying to improve his position.
Darkwaters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Batista is looking for a kimura but Darkwaters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batista to get the leverage.
Batista prevents Darkwaters from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darkwaters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batista tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkwaters is retaining full guard.
Batista stands up out of Darkwaters's guard for a moment - Darkwaters manages to land a nice upkick.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkwaters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkwaters looking for a guillotine here but Batista defends easily.
Batista would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkwaters is retaining full guard.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista won't allow Darkwaters to sweep him here.
Batista passes Darkwaters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batista is working for a kimura but Darkwaters is defending it quite comfortably.
Batista prevents Darkwaters from improving his position.
Batista wants to control but Darkwaters is keeping him busy.
Batista is looking for a kimura here.
Batista is looking for a kimura but Darkwaters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batista to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darkwaters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Darkwaters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darkwaters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batista is one step ahead there.
Darkwaters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Darkwaters is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Batista tries to roll over but Darkwaters keeps him under control.
Darkwaters works his foot free and advances to mount.
Batista tries to lock up and control but Darkwaters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Batista regains half guard.
Darkwaters is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.
Batista moves into full guard.
Darkwaters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darkwaters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkwaters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkwaters 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.
Darkwaters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batista scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Darkwaters is desperately trying to improve his position but Batista has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Darkwaters is trying to stand up.
Batista wants to take his opponent's back but Darkwaters doesn't allow it.
Darkwaters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Batista jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Darkwaters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Darkwaters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darkwaters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batista's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batista's back!
You can see the frustration on Batista's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Batista turns into Darkwaters and is now in his guard.
Batista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Darkwaters has his foot on Batista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batista works his way back into a safe position though.
Batista with a nice head shot there.
Batista distracts Darkwaters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkwaters is keeping the position for now.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Batista rolls with it to try and escape but Darkwaters cranks on the arm and Batista is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jae Darkwaters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohlin comes to the ring accompanied by Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Badass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badass is trying to break the clinch but Bohlin has him pressed against the ropes.
Badass successfully pulls guard.
Bohlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Badass trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Bohlin from controlling successfully.
Bohlin stopping the sweep attempt from Badass.
Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohlin trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Bohlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Badass. No joy for Bohlin on that attempt.
Bohlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Badass tries to avoid it but Bohlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Badass to the ground. Badass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Badass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Badass wants to clinch.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badass as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bohlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass gets the takedown into side control.
Bohlin gets back to half guard.
Bohlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Badass is keen to just control but Bohlin is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bohlin's thigh. Bohlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bohlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Badass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohlin is trying to keep Badass in close.
Bohlin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Badass rolls with it to try and escape but Bohlin cranks on the arm and Badass is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Bohlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Z Mozenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Torsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torsk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hammer Fall - Hearts on Fire. Sven Torsk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Z Mozenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Torsk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsk tries to clinch but Mozenter is having none of it.
Torsk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mozenter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torsk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mozenter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsk manages to avoid it.
Mozenter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mozenter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torsk takes the fight into the clinch.
Torsk tries to pull guard but Mozenter won't allow it.
Torsk letting Mozenter take a breather here.
Torsk looking for a takedown.
Torsk tries to score a body lock takedown but Mozenter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Z Mozenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Torsk.
Mozenter prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mozenter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torsk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mozenter smiles and moves away.
Torsk dodges the punch combination from Mozenter.
Mozenter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsk darts in trying to clinch
and Mozenter counters by clinching up.
Torsk drags the fight down to the ground.
Torsk has an active guard here but Mozenter has managed to pass into half guard.
Mozenter is looking to take a break and control but Torsk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mozenter is working for a kimura but Torsk is defending it quite comfortably.
Mozenter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torsk is trying to stand up here but Mozenter is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsk is defending against the submission attempts here by Mozenter.
Torsk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mozenter manages to move to mount!
Torsk really wants to buck Mozenter off and get back to his feet.
Mozenter has control of Torsk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torsk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mozenter is breathing heavily.
Mozenter looking to control but Torsk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsk tries to buck Mozenter off but Mozenter takes his back!
Torsk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mozenter has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Torsk.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mozenter. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mozenter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torsk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torsk holding both Mozenter 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mozenter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter is looking to control Torsk but Torsk is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mozenter working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Torsk is doing well to defend. Mozenter seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Torsk is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Z Mozenter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Panagiotis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hold it now Hit it--Beastie Boys. Winston Churchill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diomedes Panagiotis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Churchill!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panagiotis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Churchill to the mat! Churchill manages to get full guard.
Churchill wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Panagiotis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Churchill 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.
Churchill is looking for a triangle but Panagiotis pushes his legs off easily.
Panagiotis 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.
Churchill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Panagiotis!
Churchill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panagiotis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Panagiotis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Panagiotis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Panagiotis!
Churchill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panagiotis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Churchill looks gassed!
Panagiotis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panagiotis passes Churchill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panagiotis is tying to control. Churchill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panagiotis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Churchill gets full guard.
Panagiotis advances position into side control!
Churchill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panagiotis's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Panagiotis! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Churchill has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diomedes Panagiotis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Shuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Shadow, Six Days. Shuster has chosen Superman as his entrance music. Troy Reed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Shuster!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuster tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed blocks a head kick by Shuster.
Jerry Shuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Shuster.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
Shuster takes one on the button.
Shuster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - Shuster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shuster circles away.
Shuster scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shuster.
Shuster throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Shuster throws a head kick that misses.
Shuster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shuster throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Shuster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Shuster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Shuster which made him look bad.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Shuster misses with a head kick.
Shuster misses with a head kick.
Shuster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Shuster scores with a head kick.
Reed is rocked!
Shuster tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jerry Shuster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whack! Shuster lands a heavy head kick that drops Reed. The ref tackles Shuster to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Reed was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jerry Shuster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Aguinaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Whitaker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragon Force. Shane Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Shane Whitaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Aguinaga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker is looking to clinch but Aguinaga is avoiding it.
Aguinaga scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker tries to clinch up but Aguinaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Aguinaga wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Aguinaga cracks the inside of Whitaker's front leg.
Aguinaga misses with a double jab.
Whitaker shoots in for a double leg but Aguinaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aguinaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aguinaga sizes up Whitaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitaker avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Aguinaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aguinaga. No joy for Whitaker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt - Aguinaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whitaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aguinaga is fending him off so far but Whitaker persists. Nope, Aguinaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Aguinaga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Whitaker!
Aguinaga wants to control the pace but Whitaker is squirming around nicely.
Whitaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aguinaga stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker wants to control but Aguinaga is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitaker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aguinaga regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaga is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Whitaker seems content to control.
Whitaker prevents Aguinaga from standing back up.
Whitaker not doing much here.
Whitaker is looking to advance position but Aguinaga won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Whitaker trying to control the action but Aguinaga is working from the bottom.
Whitaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aguinaga throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
Aguinaga misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Whitaker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitaker trying to control from half guard but Aguinaga is working away.
Whitaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aguinaga defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aguinaga pushes Whitaker off but Whitaker dives into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whitaker working away.
Aguinaga sneaks back into half guard.
Whitaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguinaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aguinaga is looking to escape.
That's six 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.
Whitaker prevents Aguinaga from improving his position.
Aguinaga is trying to control but can't.
Aguinaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguinaga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguinaga is looking to sweep but instead, Whitaker has passed into half guard.
Aguinaga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguinaga trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker forces his way into half guard.
Aguinaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Aguinaga is having none of it.
Aguinaga controlling the position well.
Aguinaga is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aguinaga trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Whitaker manages to pass to mount!
Whitaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguinaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aguinaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Aguinaga wants to control but Whitaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aguinaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga strikes from the bottom but Whitaker passes into mount!
Whitaker looking to control but Aguinaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whitaker controlling from the full mount.
Aguinaga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Aguinaga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Whitaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Aguinaga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aguinaga's face as Whitaker controls the position.
Aguinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Aguinaga's face as Whitaker controls the position.
Aguinaga trying his best to control but Whitaker has mounted him.
Whitaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane Whitaker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Aguinaga moves out of range.
Felix Aguinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguinaga tries to bum rush Whitaker with a series of wild strikes but Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Aguinaga circles away easily
and Aguinaga counters with a series of strikes. Whitaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitaker clinches.
Whitaker lands an elbow just above Aguinaga 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Whitaker.
Whitaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whitaker with a knee to the head.
Whitaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Whitaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whitaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Aguinaga backwards.
Whitaker pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Whitaker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whitaker holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Whitaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitaker lands a knee to the head.
Aguinaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitaker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aguinaga up against the ropes.
Whitaker trying to stall but Aguinaga improves his position.
Whitaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whitaker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whitaker seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Aguinaga is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Whitaker.
Aguinaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aguinaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aguinaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga pulls Whitaker in close to his closed guard and prevents Whitaker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whitaker trying to control but Aguinaga is working from the bottom.
Aguinaga wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aguinaga trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Aguinaga had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Whitaker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aguinaga Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Whitaker's back instead.
Whitaker trying to control but not successfully.
Whitaker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aguinaga gets his way!
Whitaker tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker prevents Aguinaga from getting a body triangle.
Whitaker trying to control the hands but Aguinaga breaks the grip.
Aguinaga trying to control.
Aguinaga is trying to stick to Whitaker's back but Whitaker is turning into Aguinaga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguinaga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whitaker.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguinaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aguinaga's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling the position.
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.
Whitaker passes into half guard.
Aguinaga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Whitaker content just to control the position here.
Whitaker avoids the attempt from Aguinaga to control.
Aguinaga is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga is squirming around, avoiding Whitaker's attempts to control the action.
Aguinaga is working to get back to half guard.
Aguinaga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aguinaga is squirming around, avoiding Whitaker's attempts to control the action.
Aguinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight 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.
Aguinaga tries to control the position but Whitaker now has his back.
Whitaker trying to control.
Whitaker has the hooks in. Aguinaga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aguinaga manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whitaker's guard. Nice work there by Aguinaga.
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Aguinaga tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aguinaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Whitaker counters with a shoot takedown. Aguinaga fights it but they end up in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguinaga is looking to stand up but Whitaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Aguinaga isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whitaker stacks Aguinaga on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whitaker!
You can see the frustration on Aguinaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguinaga is looking to regain half guard here but Whitaker keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Whitaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aguinaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitaker.
A combination from Aguinaga does no damage.
Whitaker tries to clinch up.
Whitaker moves out of range as Aguinaga throws a body kick.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whitaker is tying to control. Aguinaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whitaker prevents Aguinaga from improving his position.
Whitaker is thwarting Aguinaga's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker stalling.
Aguinaga trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker slows the pace down in half guard.
Aguinaga tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aguinaga throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aguinaga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Whitaker misses with a knee strike.
Aguinaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whitaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from Whitaker.
Aguinaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aguinaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aguinaga is looking to chop away at Whitaker's legs.
Aguinaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Aguinaga.
Whitaker clinches up against the ropes.
Whitaker missing with knees to the body.
Whitaker is looking to control Aguinaga's arms but Aguinaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Whitaker has his back to the ropes.
Aguinaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aguinaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguinaga.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Aguinaga moves away
and Aguinaga counters with a series of strikes. Whitaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga misses with a double jab.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Aguinaga moves out of range.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguinaga.
Aguinaga throws a wild body kick that Whitaker sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Aguinaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whitaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aguinaga tries to avoid it but Whitaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aguinaga to the ground. Aguinaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Aguinaga misses.
Aguinaga ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker.
Felix Aguinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Aguinaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitaker is taking a breather. Aguinaga 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.
Whitaker thows a huge punch but Aguinaga dodges it nicely.
Whitaker decides to stand up.
Aguinaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Whitaker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Whitaker controlling the action here.
Aguinaga looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aguinaga is not content to let Whitaker control the position.
Aguinaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitaker's back!
Whitaker is in bad spot here.
Whitaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aguinaga is looking for a rear naked choke here but Whitaker reverses the position brilliantly into Aguinaga's guard!
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguinaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shane Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whitaker!
Aguinaga avoids the attempt from Whitaker to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane Whitaker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Aguinaga wants to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a single leg into guard. Aguinaga didn't expect that.
Whitaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aguinaga is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguinaga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguinaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguinaga, not yet.
Aguinaga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aguinaga keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Aguinaga controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguinaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker stays in close to Aguinaga's body and controls the position.
Aguinaga wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker instigates a clinch.
Whitaker fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Whitaker.
Whitaker slows down the pace here.
Whitaker lands an elbow inside.
Aguinaga is trying to break the clinch but Whitaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Aguinaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitaker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Shane Whitaker!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Shane Whitaker!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Shane Whitaker!
Shane Whitaker wins by unanimous decision!
Shane Whitaker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
RATING
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