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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Knoxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. Bob Knoxx has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Knoxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taalasmaa pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knoxx fails to land the takedown.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
Knoxx is looking to clinch but Taalasmaa is avoiding it.
Knoxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taalasmaa tries to avoid it but Knoxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taalasmaa to the ground. Taalasmaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kari Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Knoxx.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Knoxx moves out of range.
No luck for Knoxx with that takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knoxx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bob Knoxx has been cut.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Taalasmaa digs a good body shot into Knoxx's ribs.
Knoxx looks gassed!
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into Knoxx's body.
Kari Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Knoxx saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knoxx at a distance.
Knoxx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knoxx.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Knoxx avoids them all with ease.
Knoxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taalasmaa is fending him off so far but Knoxx persists. Nope, Taalasmaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Knoxx closes the distance and clinches up with Taalasmaa, looking for a takedown. Knoxx pushes Taalasmaa against the cage but Taalasmaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knoxx closes the distance and clinches.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knoxx backwards.
Knoxx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taalasmaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knoxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taalasmaa pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoxx takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knoxx is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Knoxx is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taalasmaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Knoxx.
Taalasmaa throws a nice looking combination but Knoxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knoxx avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Knoxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taalasmaa misses with the combination.
Taalasmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Knoxx.
Taalasmaa lands a left and a right that sends Knoxx crashing to the canvas! Taalasmaa dives into mount looking to finish!
Knoxx is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Knoxx to control.
Taalasmaa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Knoxx scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Taalasmaa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Taalasmaa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Taalasmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hollister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phants might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voodoo Chile. On his way into the cage it seems that Pooby Phants has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pooby Phants seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hollister!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phants. That did some damage!
Phants throws a series of punches but Hollister moves out of range.
Hollister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phants as he jumps to the side.
Phants tries to clinch but Hollister moves out of range.
Phants has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phants lands with a left to the head.
Hollister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phants lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollister backwards.
Hollister is trying to break free.
Hollister takes a shot to the head.
Hollister blocks an elbow strike.
Phants gets underhooks to prevent Hollister's takedown attempt.
Phants lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Phants on the inside.
Phants scores with a shot to the side of Hollister's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phants.
Phants breaks from the clinch.
Phants cracks Hollister with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hollister looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Phants finish him?
Hollister is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phants cracks Hollister with a hook to the temple - Hollister is on wobbly legs here! Phants swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hollister falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Phants wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pooby Phants!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Cissi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Cissi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Morris's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Cissi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cissi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cissi blocks a head kick by Morris.
Morris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Morris.
Morris feints and as Cissi raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morris passes Cissi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morris is thwarting Cissi's attempts to control the position.
Cissi wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris wants to control but Cissi is keeping him busy.
Morris not doing much here.
Morris tries to stand and escape but Cissi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morris throwing shots but Cissi is blocking nicely.
Morris not doing much here.
Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cissi wants to get back to full guard.
Morris throwing shots but Cissi is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cissi misses with a takedown attempt
and Morris counters by moving into the clinch.
Morris scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Morris.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris.
Cissi can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cissi's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris stalling in the clinch.
Cissi takes a shot to the head.
Cissi tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Cissi drops back down to his feet.
Chuck Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Cissi.
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Cissi thows a leg kick but Morris checks it
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cissi won't be happy with that.
Cissi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morris off and has taken his back!
Morris can't escape the position.
Morris wants to control his opponent's hands but Cissi gets his hands free.
Cissi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morris trying to control the hands but Cissi breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cissi is looking to control Morris but Morris is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cissi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cissi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cissi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cissi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Cissi.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cissi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with an outside leg kick.
Morris throws an overhand right that lands on Cissi's shoulder, as Cissi tries to avoid the shot.
Morris tries to clinch but Cissi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cissi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Cissi trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Morris 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.
Cissi misses with a takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Cissi didn't expect that.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Cissi.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris thows a big elbow that misses.
Morris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morris wants to control from the top but Cissi keeps moving.
Cissi is breathing heavily.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morris. That's going to slow Cissi down.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Cissi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morris scores with a knee to the head.
Morris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris managing to block the knees to the body from Cissi.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morris stops a takedown attempt from Cissi.
Chuck Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Cissi.
Morris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morris gets through Cissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cissi wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cissi is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cissi is looking to improve his position.
Cissi gets back to full guard.
Morris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cissi looking to control.
Cissi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cissi on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris is trying to control the position but Cissi postures up.
Morris wants to sweep here but Cissi controlling him for the moment.
Morris looking to control.
Morris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cissi manages to get himself to full guard.
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cissi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Morris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Cissi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morris, as that shot connected.
Morris gets a takedown into half guard.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cissi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cissi is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris controlling the action here.
Morris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris trying to control the action but Cissi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cissi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris wants to take a breather but Cissi is having none of it.
Morris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cissi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cissi's guard.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris wants to control from the top but Cissi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cissi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cissi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cissi, not yet.
Morris wants to control from the top but Cissi keeps moving.
Cissi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Cissi is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chuck Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cissi tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cissi slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Cissi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cissi.
Cissi fails with the takedown
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris stays in close to Cissi's body and controls the position.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Cissi.
Cissi keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris passes into half guard.
Morris thows a huge punch but Cissi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cissi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cissi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cissi's head.
Morris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cissi is just riding it out for now. Morris eventually gives up the hold.
Cissi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Glenn Cissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cissi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Morris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasse Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Mess!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo gets the takedown into side control.
Mess is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kongo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mess regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kongo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mess is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kongo, into his guard.
Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Mess gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mess circles away.
Kongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mess swivels and escapes.
Mess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Mess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mess throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mess scores with a three punch combo!
Mess closes the distance and clinches.
Kongo jumps guard and drags Mess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kongo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mess is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kongo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mess's back instead.
Mess manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kongo's guard. Nice work there by Mess.
Mess 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.
Kongo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mess advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mess decides to stand back up.
Mess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mess but Mess pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kongo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mess counter with a right hand.
Mess is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mess does it's job there.
Mess is looking to clinch.
Kongo feints and as Mess raises his hands in defense, Kongo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mess wants to stand and escape but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo stands and throws Mess's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mess is looking to reverse the position.
Kongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mess is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo works to advance to full mount. Mess defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kongo has hold of Mess's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mess manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kongo won't let Mess get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mess is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mess trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Kongo.
Mess tries to reverse the position but Kongo maintains control.
Mess is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Mess will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mess is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Mess throws a shot to the body.
Mess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mess wants to improve his position but Kongo is controlling well.
Mess pushes Kongo off looking to stand but Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Kongo moves into full mount! Mess won't be happy about that!
Mess is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mess is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mess throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mess is now in Kongo's guard. A big mistake from Kongo there, giving up the dominant position!
Mess forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mess preventing the sweep.
Kongo is working hard here to advance position.
Kongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet.
Mess stands up from Kongo's guard - Mess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kongo with a poor takedown
and Mess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mess stuffs the takedown.
Mess is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mess gets a clinch.
Kongo is working for takedown but Mess is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mess can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mess fails to land.
Mess tightens his grip and picks Kongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Kongo manages to land in guard.
Mess stands up from Kongo's guard - Mess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Mess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Mess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mess.
Mess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kongo with a poor takedown
and Mess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mess connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mess makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mess is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mess wants to clinch
and Kongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kongo.
Kongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mess pushes Kongo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mess.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mess darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongo has his takedown stuffed
and Mess counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Mess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kongo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kongo is looking to pass Mess's guard but actually Mess recovers to full guard.
Mess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mess is looking for a triangle but Kongo pushes his legs off easily.
Mess working for a triangle but Kongo defends it easily.
Kongo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mess's guard.
Mess looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mess kicks off Kongo and gets to his feet.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo shoots and misses
and Mess counters with a one-two to the body.
Mess tries to close the distance and clinch but Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mess cracks a nice hook into Kongo's ribs.
Mess is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Mess throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kongo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Mess.
Mess tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mess doesn't manage to clinch there - Kongo circles away.
Mess gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mess wants the takedown. Kongo is fighting it off but Mess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kongo's guard against the cage.
Mess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kongo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mess is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kongo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mess's back instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mess is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Mess right now.
Lasse Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mess holding both Kongo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mess breaks Kongo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mess tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongo is retaining full guard.
Mess drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mess jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mess would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and Mess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lasse Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kongo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mess is keeping the position for now.
Mess wants to stand up but Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo is pushing down on Mess's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mess is fighting to maintain full guard but Kongo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo is trying to work for a kimura but Mess is defending well.
Kongo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Mess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mess 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Mess!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between S S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). S's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Atmos Ride the Flow(Nelix rmx). Pebble Braithweight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, S S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braithweight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Braithweight is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, S has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Braithweight has control of S's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and S regains control of the situation pretty easily.
S is working to get back to half guard.
Braithweight looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Braithweight working for a submission but S is keeping him at bay.
S gets back to half guard.
S looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S is trying to get back to full guard.
S looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
S is breathing heavily.
Braithweight is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, S has managed to free his arm - good work.
S tries to get to full guard but Braithweight has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
S is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Braithweight pulls his head out easily.
Braithweight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
S is looking to get to half guard.
S regains half guard.
S makes his way to full guard. A much better position for S.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S keeping moving, preventing Braithweight from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
S keeping full guard, as Braithweight tries to pass.
S is looking for a triangle but Braithweight pushes his legs off easily.
Braithweight preventing the sweep.
Braithweight stands and throws S's legs to the side, diving into side control.
S tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braithweight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braithweight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but S is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Braithweight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braithweight off and has taken his back!
Braithweight tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Braithweight is working to get back to half guard.
Braithweight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Braithweight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braithweight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braithweight trying to control the position.
S wants to pass the guard but Braithweight is keeping the position.
Braithweight is looking for a triangle but S pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braithweight is trying to keep S in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
S slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Braithweight wants to improve his position, back to half guard but S has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Braithweight's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Braithweight is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for S!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). S S!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Planet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Planet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Edgar Poe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Planet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Planet tries to clinch up but Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Planet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poe as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Planet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Planet is rocked!
Planet looks to land a combination but Poe avoids it well.
Oh Planet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poe dodges the punch combination from Planet.
Planet throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
Planet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poe thuds a left hand into Planet's body.
Planet is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Planet is holding his hands too far apart here. Poe throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Planet is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Poe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between charlie bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YUCEL BABA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BABA has chosen Warriors Of The World as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, charlie bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, YUCEL BABA!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bishop lands a two punch combo.
BABA takes one to the chin there.
BABA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BABA instigates a clinch.
BABA leaning against his opponent.
BABA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. BABA tries to sprawl out of it but bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BABA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BABA wants to clinch.
A big right from BABA misses.
BABA tries to clinch up but bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from BABA misses.
BABA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bishop.
YUCEL BABA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BABA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BABA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bishop drives through and clinches with BABA against the cage.
BABA breaks the clinch.
bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BABA is on the wrong end of a nice combination from bishop.
BABA clinches but bishop breaks the clinch
so bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
bishop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! BABA is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! BABA has escaped and now he's on top!
BABA looking to sit in guard and control but bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bishop wants to stand but BABA is controlling his posture from full guard.
bishop prevents BABA from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BABA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
bishop wants to get up but he can't break BABA's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
BABA uses the cage to get back to his feet.
bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. BABA tries to sprawl out of it but bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BABA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BABA looks to clinch
and bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bishop is breathing heavily.
BABA manages to break the clinch.
bishop has closed the distance and engaged BABA in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BABA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BABA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bishop connects with a body shot.
BABA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bishop wants to get back to his feet but BABA drags him back down.
BABA decides to take the fight back to the feet.
BABA lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BABA moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
bishop is rocked!
BABA lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as bishop crumples to the floor! BABA milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). YUCEL BABA!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC: Hell's Bells. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barca pinned against the cage. Barca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thunder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thunder works to advance to full mount. Barca defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thunder trying to control but Barca is having none of it.
Barca is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Thunder there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thunder wants to finish this one by submission but Barca is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunder.
Barca tries to lock up and control but Thunder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder trying to control but Barca is having none of it.
Barca wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Barca to control.
Barca is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder wants to take his opponent's back but Barca doesn't allow it.
Thunder takes Barca's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barca is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is persistently looking for the submission but Barca is defending it well.
Thunder looking for the choke but no joy.
Thunder looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Barca is controlling Thunder 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Barca 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barca won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Barca decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thunder, up you get!
Barca misses with a straight right.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barca swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barca as he jumps to the side.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Barca.
Barca drops Thunder with a left and a right! Oh, Thunder is hurt - Barca dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Barca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thunder is trying to control Barca's posture but Barca avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.
Barca is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thunder's shoulder. That is not cool.
Barca stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barca works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barca swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barca sprawls well initially but Thunder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca tries to kick Thunder off but Thunder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thunder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barca is just riding it out for now. Thunder eventually gives up the hold.
Barca controlling the position well.
Barca is looking to escape.
Barca trying to control here.
Thunder is looking for a kimura but Barca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunder to get the leverage.
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.
Thunder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thunder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder trying to control the action but Barca is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Barca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barca connects with a jab.
Thunder looks for a takedown but Barca sprawls well.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Barca tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barca circles away.
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barca is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Barca circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder shoots for a double leg takedown but Barca sprawls well. He's pushed Thunder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnny Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barca is pushing Thunder's head away, looking to escape. Thunder manages to hold on to the position though.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but Barca denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working.
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barca has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Barca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barca but Barca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barca's waist but Barca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Barca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hannibal Barca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barca to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barca thuds his right hand into Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barca tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder shoots for a takedown but Barca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca works over Thunder's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder.
Barca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barca stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunder. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
Thunder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barca throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Barca is keeping the position.
Thunder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder seems to be looking for submissions.
Thunder 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. Barca tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Thunder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Anthony Thatcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pithe Canthropus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canthropus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Canthropus.
Thatcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canthropus connects with a body shot.
Thatcher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Canthropus lands a nice looking body shot.
Thatcher throws a sloppy head kick and Canthropus moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Canthropus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canthropus lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thatcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Canthropus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Canthropus.
Thatcher looks gassed!
Thatcher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canthropus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus lands a head kick. Thatcher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thatcher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thatcher walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Canthropus fakes the leg kick and cracks Thatcher in the body.
Canthropus throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Canthropus.
A solid body kick from Canthropus.
Canthropus cracks Thatcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher misses with the combination.
Thatcher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thatcher throws a right hand that Canthropus ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus also avoids with ease.
Canthropus lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Thatcher.
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thatcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thatcher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a leg kick which misses Thatcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Thatcher tries to avoid it.
Canthropus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canthropus lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Canthropus slams his shin into Thatcher's torso.
Thatcher swinging wilding here.
Thatcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thatcher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Canthropus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canthropus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thatcher's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus keeps Thatcher at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus avoids the head kick by Thatcher.
Canthropus with a jab.
Canthropus lands a glancing blow to the side of Thatcher's head.
Canthropus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus lands a high kick!
Canthropus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canthropus throws a combination. Thatcher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canthropus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus connects with a high kick.
Thatcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Canthropus scoring well with a low kick there.
Thatcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canthropus.
Thatcher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canthropus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canthropus jabs at Thatcher's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canthropus - that will leave a mark!
Canthropus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thatcher.
Canthropus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canthropus lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus scoring well with a low kick there.
Canthropus throws a one two combo.
Thatcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Canthropus keeps Thatcher at a distance using the push kick.
Canthropus avoids the head kick by Thatcher.
Thatcher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canthropus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canthropus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thatcher walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus.
Thatcher takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Canthropus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Canthropus lands a with a good body shot.
Canthropus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thatcher at a distance.
Thatcher looks to land a combination but Canthropus avoids it well.
Canthropus scores with a sloppy right hand. Thatcher should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Canthropus lands a head kick!
Thatcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canthropus.
Canthropus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus lands with a kick to the temple. Thatcher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canthropus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters circling a little - Canthropus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thatcher misses with a hook. Canthropus ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canthropus feints and then cracks Thatcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thatcher down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus.
Canthropus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thatcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus.
Thatcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canthropus throws a series of punches but Thatcher avoids them all with ease.
Thatcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus moves away.
Thatcher misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canthropus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thatcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Thatcher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Canthropus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?
Thatcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canthropus is looking to slow Thatcher down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Canthropus slams his shin into Thatcher's torso.
Thatcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus to score with a decent uppercut.
Canthropus cracks Thatcher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Canthropus lands but Thatcher takes it in his stride.
Canthropus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Canthropus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thatcher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canthropus has got the better of the exchanges.
Canthropus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thatcher's head.
Canthropus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thatcher misses with a two punch combination.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Thatcher takes one to the side of the head.
Canthropus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thatcher counters with a left and a right that stings Canthropus.
Pithe Canthropus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pithe Canthropus is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thatcher's head.
Canthropus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canthropus lands a high kick!
Thatcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canthropus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Canthropus lands with a slapping head kick.
Thatcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus to score with a decent uppercut.
Thatcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thatcher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thatcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Canthropus lands but Thatcher takes it in his stride.
Thatcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Thatcher.
Canthropus lands a glancing blow to the side of Thatcher's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a nice looking body shot.
Canthropus lands a head kick. Thatcher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Canthropus connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Canthropus.
Canthropus thuds a left hand into Thatcher's body.
Canthropus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canthropus lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus cracks Thatcher with an open hand slap.
Thatcher throws a nice looking combination but Canthropus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thatcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus can pounce on him.
Thatcher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus works over Thatcher's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canthropus, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canthropus - that will leave a mark!
No joy there for Canthropus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canthropus throws a one two combo.
Canthropus stuns Thatcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thatcher misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands with a kick to the temple. Thatcher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thatcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canthropus lands a head kick!
Thatcher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Canthropus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canthropus scores with a jab to the head.
Canthropus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thatcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thatcher misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Canthropus.
Thatcher scores with a three punch combo!
Thatcher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thatcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canthropus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thatcher counters with a three punch combo that has Canthropus backing up. Canthropus nods at Thatcher to acknowledge the strikes.
Canthropus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canthropus lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Canthropus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thatcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus.
Thatcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canthropus dodges the punch combination from Thatcher.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canthropus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thatcher doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Canthropus lands but Thatcher takes it in his stride.
Canthropus throws a head kick that Thatcher semi-blocks.
Canthropus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thatcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thatcher. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Canthropus dodges the punch combination from Thatcher.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that Canthropus avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Canthropus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Canthropus throws a series of punches but Thatcher moves out of range.
Canthropus stalks Thatcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thatcher's face. Thatcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Canthropus scores with a one two! Thatcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Canthropus lands a high kick!
Canthropus lands a head kick. Thatcher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thatcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thatcher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canthropus.
Canthropus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canthropus throws a head kick that half lands.
Canthropus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canthropus jabs at Thatcher's body.
Canthropus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canthropus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thatcher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus.
Thatcher looks to land a combination but Canthropus avoids it well.
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canthropus works Thatcher's body with a nice hook.
Canthropus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canthropus scores with a hook to the body. Thatcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thatcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canthropus.
A head kick misses from Canthropus.
Canthropus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thatcher swinging wilding here.
Canthropus lands with a right hand.
Thatcher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thatcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus lands a head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Thatcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thatcher.
Thatcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Thatcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canthropus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Canthropus.
Canthropus sizes up Thatcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thatcher misses with a wild combination.
Canthropus connects with a high kick.
Canthropus works over Thatcher's head and body with a nice combination.
Canthropus jabs Thatcher right on the nose. Thatcher blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Canthropus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thatcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canthropus thuds his shin into the meat of Thatcher's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus.
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus connects with the punch.
Canthropus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thatcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Canthropus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thatcher takes a step back to recover.
Thatcher throws a right hand that Canthropus ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus also avoids with ease.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses
letting Thatcher counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thatcher misses with a few strikes there.
Canthropus lands a two punch combo.
Thatcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Canthropus lands with a nice body kick.
Canthropus dips to his left and cracks Thatcher with an uppercut!
Thatcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thatcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canthropus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thatcher takes a step back to recover.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thatcher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canthropus. That one must have hurt.
Canthropus thuds his right hand into Thatcher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to de liver by Canthropus. Beautiful body shot.
Canthropus lands a with a good body shot.
Canthropus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canthropus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thatcher's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thatcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus lands with an overhand left.
Thatcher throws a series of punches but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Canthropus lands a lovely overhand right.
Canthropus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thatcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thatcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Canthropus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canthropus scores with a spinning back kick!
Canthropus scores with a one two! Thatcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Canthropus throws a leg kick which misses Thatcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Thatcher tries to avoid it.
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canthropus.
Anthony Thatcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Canthropus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thatcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pithe Canthropus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canthropus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus retains his lightweight title!
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