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FFS 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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148 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy throws a looping overhand right but Carbone ducks down to avoid it.
Carbone slips under a jab.
Daddy tries to clinch there but Carbone circles away.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Carbone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daddy swinging wilding here.
Carbone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy instigates a clinch.
Daddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carbone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carbone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carbone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carbone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carbone misses with a combination
and Carbone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbone cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carbone counters with a series of strikes. Daddy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daddy looks to land a left hand but Carbone moved out of range nicely.
Daddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Carbone throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Daddy misses with a looping left.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Carbone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carbone throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
Carbone scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mac Daddy has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daddy.
Carbone has Daddy up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daddy.
Daddy lands with a light punch inside.
Carbone looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carbone throws an elbow but misses.
Carbone misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carbone throws an elbow but misses.
Daddy goes for a takedown attempt but Carbone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy instigates a clinch.
Daddy manages to break the clinch.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daddy scores with a sloppy right hand. Carbone should have avoided that one.
It looks like Pedro Carbone has been cut.
Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carbone in his tracks.
Daddy cracks Carbone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carbone counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy.
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carbone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carbone tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carbone to the ground. Carbone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy shoots in but Carbone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carbone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daddy.
Daddy tries to clinch up but Carbone circles away and keeps his distance.
Daddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Carbone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daddy counters with a three punch combo that has Carbone backing up. Carbone nods at Daddy to acknowledge the strikes.
Daddy takes the fight into the clinch.
Carbone can't find room to land a body shot as Daddy controls the action.
Daddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daddy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carbone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daddy breaks from the clinch.
Daddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carbone has time to react.
Carbone looks to clinch
and Daddy counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daddy avoids the elbow strike from Carbone, against the cage.
Carbone fails to pull guard.
Carbone stops a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy has had enough of the clinch but Carbone keeps him there for the moment.
Daddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carbone misses with an elbow strike.
Daddy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carbone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Daddy - that landed with a thud.
Carbone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carbone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daddy has Carbone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carbone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carbone prevents Daddy from breaking the clinch.
Daddy wants a takedown.
A short right from Daddy.
Daddy lands a right hand.
Daddy managing to block the knees to the body from Carbone.
Daddy lands with a left to the head.
Daddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carbone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daddy is trying to break the clinch but Carbone has him pressed against the cage.
Carbone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daddy has Carbone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carbone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Daddy on the inside.
Carbone misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Daddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Carbone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Carbone.
Daddy instigates a clinch.
Carbone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daddy can't break the clinch.
Carbone pushes off an throws an elbow but Daddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Daddy.
Carbone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carbone stops a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy lands with a left to the head.
Daddy is working Carbone over against the cage.
Daddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carbone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daddy cracks Carbone with a good jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy connects with a jab.
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Carbone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Carbone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daddy controls the pace.
Daddy pushing down on Carbone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daddy passes to side control.
Daddy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy content just to control the position here.
Daddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carbone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carbone tries to hold on but Daddy postures up.
Daddy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mac Daddy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carbone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Carbone closes the distance but Daddy moves to the side
and Daddy counters with a series of strikes. Carbone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carbone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Carbone.
Daddy closes the distance and clinches up with Carbone, looking for a takedown. Daddy pushes Carbone against the cage but Carbone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Carbone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carbone tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carbone to the ground. Carbone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daddy throws a combination that misses
and Carbone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Daddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carbone circles away.
Daddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carbone's waist but Carbone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Daddy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carbone which made him look bad.
Daddy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daddy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Daddy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daddy tries to clinch but Carbone is having none of it.
Carbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daddy counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Carbone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carbone as he avoids it easily.
Carbone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carbone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Mac Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carbone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carbone gets a clinch.
Carbone tries to land knees in the clinch but Daddy avoids the damage to the body.
Carbone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carbone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carbone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carbone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Daddy.
Carbone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carbone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daddy cracks Carbone with a nice body shot.
Daddy wants to get back to striking at distance but Carbone won't allow it.
Daddy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daddy pushes Carbone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daddy digs a right hand into Carbone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carbone's gas tank.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy tries to score a body lock takedown but Carbone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carbone prevents the takedown attempt.
Daddy is looking to break free of the clinch but Carbone has double underhooks.
Daddy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carbone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carbone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carbone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daddy has Carbone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carbone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carbone misses with the head strike.
Daddy digs a right hand underneath Carbone's ribcage. Carbone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carbone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carbone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carbone is pressed up against the cage. Daddy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carbone down to the mat. Carbone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carbone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carbone counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy.
Daddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Carbone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daddy swats away the attempt to clinch by Carbone.
Daddy scores with a one two! Carbone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy misses with a double jab
and Carbone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carbone catches Daddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Daddy scores with a nice head shot.
Carbone misses with a series of wild punches.
Daddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daddy keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedro Carbone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy shoots in and drives through. Carbone sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Carbone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carbone stuffs the takedown attempt from Daddy. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.
Carbone stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt - Carbone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carbone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Carbone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carbone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Carbone!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franz Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Berg and sends Ricardo crashing to the mat! Berg follows him down to the mat - Ricardo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ricardo is rocked!
It looks like John Ricardo has been cut.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Ricardo is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Berg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground.
Berg wants to stand up but Ricardo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berg but Berg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berg tries a head kick but it misses.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Berg tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berg misses with a double jab.
Franz Berg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Berg's guard.
Ricardo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ricardo slips nicely into half guard.
Ricardo tries to pass to full mount but Berg defends it.
Ricardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berg is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricardo.
Berg tries to kick Ricardo off but Ricardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berg kicks off Ricardo and gets to his feet.
Berg throws a series of punches but Ricardo avoids them all with ease.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berg as he avoids it easily.
Franz Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ricardo.
A head kick misses from Berg.
Berg gets a clinch.
Berg avoiding damage.
Berg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berg throws out a loose jab but Ricardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg swings for the body but Ricardo moves out of range.
Berg is looking to clinch.
Ricardo tries to keep at a distance but Berg has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Berg.
Berg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berg.
Berg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berg looks to land a combination but Ricardo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Berg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ricardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berg throws a series of punches but Ricardo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berg has managed to clinch.
Berg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berg breaks the clinch.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ricardo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berg smiles and moves away.
Franz Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ricardo.
Berg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berg keeps the fight on the outside.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricardo shoots in but Berg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berg throws a series of punches but Ricardo avoids them all with ease.
That's two 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.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berg but Berg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franz Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg misses with a wild body shot.
Berg throws a series of punches but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Berg's guard.
Ricardo 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.
Berg wants to stand up but Ricardo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ricardo prevents Berg from standing back up.
Ricardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo prevents Berg from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Ricardo in a clinch.
Berg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ricardo prevents Berg from breaking the clinch.
Berg lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricardo backwards.
Berg avoiding damage.
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.
Berg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berg throws a right and a left that Ricardo avoids nicely.
Berg swings for the body but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berg but Berg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ricardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berg pinned against the cage. Berg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berg moves in looking to clinch but Ricardo pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg clinches up against the cage.
Berg pushes Ricardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Berg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Ricardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Berg misses.
Berg tries to bum rush Ricardo with a series of wild strikes but Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricardo throws a nice looking combination but Berg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricardo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berg is looking to stand up but Ricardo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ricardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ricardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ricardo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg is trying to buck Ricardo off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berg, who protects the arm well.
Ricardo tries to advance to mount but Berg denies him.
Berg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berg bucks up and tries to throw Ricardo off but instead Ricardo has got his back!
Berg trying to get back to his feet but Ricardo is in full control for now.
Berg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ricardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Berg is defending well though. Ricardo let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricardo looking for the choke but no joy.
Berg trying to get back to his feet but Ricardo is in full control for now.
Ricardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ricardo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Berg taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Ricardo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlado Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlado Petrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Peto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic tries to clinch but Peto is having none of it.
Peto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrovic trying to land knees to the body.
Petrovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlado Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Peto. Peto gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Peto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrovic moves into the clinch.
Peto managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a knee strike.
Petrovic with a knee to the head.
Petrovic looking to stall.
Peto blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Petrovic.
Petrovic tries a knee to the head but Peto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with an elbow strike.
Petrovic misses with a knee to the head.
Peto dodges an elbow strike from Petrovic.
Peto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peto scores with a hook to the body. Petrovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
Petrovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrovic is rocked!
It looks like Vlado Petrovic has been cut.
Peto connects with a stiff jab that staggers Petrovic - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaakko Peto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Let it Rock- Kevin Rudolf. Dave Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Escobar Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Smith.
Alexander throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexander is proving hard to escape from.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith pushes Alexander off looking to stand but Alexander dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander decides to stand up.
Alexander drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexander jumps guard but Smith stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a combination
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander pulls Smith into guard.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith stops Alexander from standing up.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet - Alexander follows without any prompting.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander gets the takedown into side control.
Alexander tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
An elbow from Alexander crashes against the mat.
Alexander trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Alexander decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander gets the takedown into side control.
Smith stops Alexander from passing to mount.
Alexander lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alexander stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Alexander gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a combination
and Alexander counters by clinching up.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Smith.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
Alexander jumps guard but Smith stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alexander, up you get!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Smith.
Alexander clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander pulls Smith into guard.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alexander's body to avoid the submission. Alexander has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alexander arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Escobar Alexander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rome Andrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lenny Lewis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lenny Lewis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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19
265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rome Andrek!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrek blocks a jab.
Andrek darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Andrek can't break the clinch.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrek moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Andrek controls the action.
Andrek lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Andrek manages to break the clinch.
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged Andrek in a clinch.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Andrek counters with a left and a right that stings Lewis.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Andrek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Andrek catches Lewis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Andrek swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Andrek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrek closes the distance and clinches.
Andrek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis crunches a lovely knee into Andrek's ribcage.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis tries to move into range but Andrek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrek throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Andrek counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Andrek to acknowledge the strikes.
Andrek misses with a double jab.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrek moves into the clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Andrek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrek is trying to break free.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrek throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
Andrek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Andrek circles away.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooh a lovely combination from Lewis sends Andrek down but not out. Lewis dives into side control looking to finish.
Andrek is rocked!
It looks like Rome Andrek has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Andrek is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lewis looking to control but Andrek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrek seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrek is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrek looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stands up from mount. Strange move.
Andrek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Andrek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrek blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Andrek moved away.
Lewis tries to clinch up
and Andrek counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrek finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Andrek works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lewis.
Andrek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Andrek has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Andrek can't break the clinch.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis closes the distance but Andrek moves to the side
and Andrek counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Andrek to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrek lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rome Andrek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lewis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lewis misses with a hook. Andrek ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andrek.
Andrek scores with a nice right hand.
Andrek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrek connects with a body shot.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrek rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Andrek is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rome Andrek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rome Andrek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Andrek slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Andrek clinches.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrek is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Andrek can't break the clinch.
Andrek is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Andrek wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrek is trying to break free.
Andrek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrek doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Andrek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis darts in trying to clinch
and Andrek counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewis tries to clinch but Andrek moves away
and Andrek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrek fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis tries to clinch but Andrek moves out of range.
Andrek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Andrek pushes him off.
Lewis lands with a kick to the temple. Andrek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrek just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Andrek does no damage.
Rome Andrek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to de liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.
Andrek is breathing heavily.
Andrek misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis feints and then cracks Andrek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrek down.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Andrek keeps it at a distance.
Andrek misses with the combination.
Andrek works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andrek.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrek misses with a body shot.
Andrek closes the distance and clinches.
Andrek breaks the clinch.
Andrek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrek lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Andrek.
Andrek closes the distance and clinches.
Andrek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Andrek is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrek has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrek breaks from the clinch.
Andrek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Andrek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis tries to clinch
letting Andrek counter with a right hand.
Andrek misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Andrek avoids nicely.
Andrek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrek's knee momentarily.
Lewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andrek has managed to clinch.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrek instigates a clinch.
Andrek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrek wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Lewis digs a right hand into Andrek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrek's gas tank.
Andrek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Andrek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lewis cracks the inside of Andrek's front leg.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Andrek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Andrek ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Andrek just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrek lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left and a right from Andrek both land. Nice combination.
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!
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrek punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Andrek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rome Andrek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rome Andrek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lenny Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis ducks right into an uppercut from Andrek.
Lewis is rocked!
Andrek fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis wants to clinch up but Andrek keeps it at a distance.
Andrek throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis cracks Andrek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrek throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrek looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrek counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Andrek to acknowledge the strikes.
Andrek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis prevents Andrek from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Andrek improves position.
Andrek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrek has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Andrek breaks the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrek counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrek's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Andrek duly obliges.
Andrek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Andrek clinches.
Andrek breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis tries to clinch but Andrek moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrek scores with a four punch combination!
Lewis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrek lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrek counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrek is out of range and Lewis settles back down.
Andrek throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis closes the distance but Andrek moves to the side
and Andrek moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrek is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrek has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Andrek keeps him there for the moment.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to stall but Andrek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrek lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrek misses with a wild combination.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrek breaks the clinch.
Andrek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Andrek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Lenny Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrek prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Andrek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Andrek tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrek has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrek controls his hands.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis works on Andrek's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrek blocks a body shot from Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rome Andrek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rome Andrek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fritz comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Hugo Frazier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier wants to clinch.
Frazier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fritz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard.
Frazier tries to stand but Fritz is controlling from the bottom.
Fritz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fritz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fritz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Fritz had control of the position.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.
Fritz has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.
Fritz is breathing heavily.
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritz is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fritz keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Fritz looking for a sweep. Not yet Fritz, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frazier landing some decent shots from guard.
Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fritz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fritz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frazier preventing the sweep.
Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Frazier postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Fritz blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier stands up and waves to Fritz to follow him.
Hugo Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz misses with a takedown attempt
so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
Frazier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fritz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fritz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier wants to stand but Fritz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fritz working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.
Fritz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frazier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frazier stands and throws Fritz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fritz actively working from the bottom here.
Fritz is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fritz is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but Fritz has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frazier manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fritz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frazier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frazier wants to stand but Fritz is controlling his arm.
Fritz manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fritz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritz.
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier trying to control but Fritz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier tries to stand but Fritz is controlling from the bottom.
Fritz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.
Fritz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz looking for a guillotine here but Frazier defends easily.
Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Fritz blocks nicely.
Frazier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Fritz is keeping the position.
Frazier pushes down on Fritz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but Fritz defending well.
Fritz manages to get to full guard.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Fritz had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fritz is retaining full guard.
Fritz has an active guard here but Frazier has managed to pass into half guard.
Fritz is pressing down on Frazier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frazier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fritz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Fritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fritz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frazier counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries for a kimura but Fritz is defending well.
Fritz regains half guard.
Fritz has one foot on Frazier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fritz tries for a takedown but Frazier circles away easily
and Frazier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fritz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier misses with a takedown
and Fritz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fritz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fritz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fritz is looking to improve his position.
Fritz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fritz.
Fritz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz has momentary wrist control but Frazier slips an elbow through the middle.
Fritz has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.
Fritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Frazier tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fritz is on top in guard.
Tom Fritz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fritz slips nicely into half guard.
Fritz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frazier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fritz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Fritz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Le Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Pain has chosen The Mountain Song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julli Pulli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Le Pain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pulli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pulli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Pain's head.
Pulli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Le Pain!
Le Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulli with shots to the head and body - Le Pain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pulli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Le Pain working to try and regain half guard.
Pulli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pulli landing punches.
Pulli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le Pain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le Pain and Pulli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pulli working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pulli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Le Pain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Pain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Le Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pulli has hold of Le Pain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le Pain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Le Pain tries to reverse the position but Pulli maintains control.
Pulli lands a nice shot to the head.
Pulli 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.
Pulli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Pain working to try and regain half guard.
Pulli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Le Pain hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Le Pain is squirming around, avoiding Pulli's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Pulli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Le Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Le Pain is bucking up trying to escape but Pulli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Pain taking shots to the head.
Pulli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Le Pain?
Pulli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Le Pain is rocked!
Pulli dominating with strikes here.
Le Pain is still in real trouble! Can Pulli finish him?
Le Pain takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pulli's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julli Pulli!
Julli Pulli retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning has chosen Tech nine as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Manning!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bane.
Manning misses with a hook.
Bane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manning's waist but Manning gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bane off to one side.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bane shoots in and drives through. Manning sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bane misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane shoots for a takedown but Manning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manning throws a solid leg kick but Bane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Manning misses.
No luck for Bane with that takedown attempt.
Manning throws a series of punches but Bane moves out of range.
Bane takes one to the side of the head.
Manning throws a leg kick which misses Bane's front leg but catches the back leg as Bane tries to avoid it.
Manning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease.
Ryan Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease.
Bane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manning's waist but Manning gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bane off to one side.
Bane is breathing heavily.
Manning throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Manning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Manning as Bane shoots in.
Manning is looking to land body kicks.
A big head kick from Manning and Bane is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Bane is rocked!
Manning stands up and waves to Bane to follow him.
Oh Bane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manning lands with a right and another and another! Bane is in big trouble! Manning lands again and this time it's lights out for Bane! A quality knockout there for Manning.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Manning!
Ryan Manning is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Im a playa blaring out of the sound system. Ling has chosen Gemüseeintopf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ling!
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Ling is having none of it.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ling because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Ling is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ling regains half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling wants to get back to his feet.
Ling trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Ling is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ling's head.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Ling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two 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.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Ling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Ling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ling has passed into side control.
Ling is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ling from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ling as he jumps to the side.
Ling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Ling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Ling just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ling sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ling misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling stuffs the takedown.
Randall Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ling which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randall Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Ling sprawls well.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Ling and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson maanges to regain guard straight away.
Johnson is rocked!
Ling gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ling misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Ling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
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 cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ling manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ling is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edzard Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ling but Ling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ling has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ling.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Ling throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ling prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Ling wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Ling!
Ling preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ling passes into side control.
Ling trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Ling flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Ling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ling throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ling thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ling as he avoids it easily.
Ling misses with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ling.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ling stuffs the takedown.
Ling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ling misses with a two punch combination.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Ling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randall Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Edzard Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ling's waist but Ling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Ling, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Ling against the cage but Ling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ling swinging wilding here.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Ling jabs at Johnson's body.
Ling throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Ling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Ling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ling.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ling is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Ling is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ling tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Ling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ling's legs.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Ling.
Ling has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ling moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Johnson goes down! Can Ling finish him!?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling content to stall in guard here.
Ling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ling with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edzard Ling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edzard Ling!
Edzard Ling is the new super heavyweight champion!
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