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XFC 11 Morden Warfare PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mike bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mike bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Rob!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bob misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rob as bob shoots in.
Rob tries to close the distance and clinch but bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from bob misses.
Rob tries to clinch up.
Rob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bob misses with a hook. Rob ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from bob.
Rob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rob as bob shoots in.
Rob throws a leg kick which misses bob's front leg but catches the back leg as bob tries to avoid it.
Rob is looking to clinch.
Rob gets the takedown into side control.
bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if bob tries to get out of the position.
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob trying to control the position but bob is working away.
Rob working away.
bob looks to move to half guard but instead Rob has passed into mount! Damn!
bob is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Rob quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rob but it's paid off an bob is forced to tap! Nice work by Rob.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Rob!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nate kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. nate kaka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, nate kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kaka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wuzz to the mat! Wuzz manages to get full guard.
Wuzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wuzz, not yet.
Wuzz is trying to control the position but kaka postures up.
Wuzz working for a triangle but kaka defends it easily.
Wuzz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wuzz on the ground.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but kaka defends easily.
kaka wants to stand but Wuzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but kaka defends easily.
kaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz being controlled here, momentarily.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing kaka from controlling successfully.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
kaka stands up and waves to Wuzz to follow him.
kaka throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but kaka circles away easily
and kaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wuzz's guard now.
Wuzz looks gassed!
kaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz working for a triangle but kaka defends it easily.
Wuzz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but kaka defends easily.
kaka stands up from Wuzz's guard - kaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has his takedown stuffed
and kaka counters with a one-two to the body.
kaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kaka has managed to clinch.
kaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Wuzz has double underhooks.
Wuzz looking for a takedown.
nate kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
kaka wants to break free but Wuzz has control.
kaka tries to pull guard but Wuzz won't allow it.
Wuzz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wuzz with a poor takedown
and kaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wuzz won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wuzz wants to control but kaka postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on kaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wuzz is doing well to control the position and prevent kaka from advancing to side control.
kaka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
kaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that nate kaka 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.
Wuzz darts in trying to clinch
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
kaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and kaka counters with a head kick. That will keep Wuzz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wuzz has his takedown stuffed
and kaka counters with a straight right hand.
kaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wuzz tries to get to full guard but kaka has control of the leg.
kaka tries to pass to full mount but Wuzz defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kaka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wuzz controls his leg.
Wuzz gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but kaka frees his head nicely. Oh but Wuzz has switched to an armbar! kaka is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Song 2 by Blur. Darren Swagger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swagger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bisping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger tries to clinch up
enabling Bisping to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Darren Swagger has been cut.
Swagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping tightens his grip and picks Swagger up, before dumping him to the ground. Swagger manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping tries to free his leg and advance position but Swagger is retaining full guard.
Swagger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bisping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Bisping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swagger defends it well.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swagger is working hard here to advance position.
Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Bisping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Bisping prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Swagger is trying to stand back up but Bisping is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bisping counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger looks to clinch
enabling Bisping to counter with a crisp jab.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Bisping connects with a single shot there.
Swagger looks to clinch
and Bisping makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swagger tries to clinch
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bisping lands with a punch from half guard.
Bisping has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bisping has hold of Swagger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Swagger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bisping looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bisping cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bisping wants to finish this one by submission but Swagger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bisping.
Bisping looking to control but Swagger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Swagger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Swagger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bisping misses with a takedown
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swagger prevents Bisping from improving his position.
Swagger thows a huge punch but Bisping dodges it nicely.
Bisping looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swagger lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping trying to hold on to Swagger's head to control him but Swagger postures up.
Swagger blocks the strikes from Bisping.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Swagger connects with a nice short shot to Bisping's temple.
Bisping slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bisping looking for a guillotine here but Swagger defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Rex Bisping has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bisping working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Swagger turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bisping off and cradles Swagger's limp body as Bisping celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rex Bisping!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benji Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jordan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Firestarter" - The Prodigy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benji Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hamilton steps into range and cracks Jordan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jordan flops backwards and Hamilton dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jordan is rocked!
It looks like Benji Jordan has been cut.
Hamilton gets to his feet and stands over Jordan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jordan felt that one! Hamilton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jordan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora comes to the cage accompanied by Medieval Fiddle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bob!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob tries to clinch up but Zamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob tries to clinch there but Zamora circles away.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zamora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zamora scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zamora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zamora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zamora tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zamora 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard.
Zamora tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bob tries to bench press Zamora off him but Zamora keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bob struggling a bit here.
Zamora working the ground and pound.
Zamora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bob taking a bit of punishment here - Zamora scoring with strikes.
Bob prevents Zamora from improving position.
Zamora lands a nice forearm strike.
Bob looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora in side control, throwing shots but Bob defends.
Zamora goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bob has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zamora but great work by Bob.
Bob trying to control the position but Zamora is working away.
Bob misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zamora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Zamora as Bob shoots in.
Zamora closes the distance but Bob moves to the side
and Bob counters with a head kick. That will keep Zamora thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zamora clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob avoiding damage as Zamora throws knees to the body.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamora just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob tries to pull guard but Zamora holds him up against the cage and eventually Bob drops back down to his feet.
Cody Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bob.
Zamora gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zamora scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zamora stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
Zamora trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Zamora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Zamora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zamora pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob tries for a takedown but Zamora manages to get underhooks.
Zamora trying to land knees to the body.
Zamora landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zamora prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zamora fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Zamora lands an elbow that stopped Bob in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sam Bob has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob being controlled against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard.
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Zamora had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bob is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zamora Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bob's back instead.
Zamora trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bob doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zamora lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bob hold on?!
Zamora working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zamora has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bob's body.
Cody Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is looking for the choke from the back position but Bob is controlling his hands well.
The referee is taking a good look at Bob as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zamora!
Zamora looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bob taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Zamora!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Martello could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Didier Diane's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diane throws the left hand but Martello avoids the punch easily.
Martello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martello looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martello 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.
Martello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martello seems to be working for a kimura but Diane defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martello. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diane tries to kick Martello off but Martello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martello is keen to just control but Diane is a slippery customer.
Martello is really struggling to control Diane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martello gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martello is breathing heavily.
Diane throws a right and a left that Martello avoids nicely.
Diane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martello takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane swinging wilding here.
Diane misses the jab.
Diane scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Diane.
It looks like Max Martello has been cut.
Diane lands a left and a right that sends Martello crashing to the canvas! Diane dives into mount looking to finish!
Martello is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diane is stalling here but it's allowed Martello to get half guard.
Oh Martello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diane blocks the strikes from Martello.
Martello seems to have got his legs back now.
Diane is keen to just control but Martello is a slippery customer.
Martello tries to roll over but Diane keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martello moves into full guard.
Martello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diane wants to get up but he can't break Martello's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diane throws a one two combo.
Martello ducks straight into an uppercut from Diane and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Martello maanges to regain guard straight away.
Martello is trying to keep Diane in close.
Martello working for a triangle but Diane defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martello working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Martello's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diane cracks Martello with an open hand slap.
Diane is looking to clinch.
Martello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diane cracks Martello with an uppercut from hell and Martello crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Diane's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Diane postures up.
Diane trying to control but Martello is working from the bottom.
Diane wants to stand but Martello has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Martello wants to sweep here but Diane controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Diane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Martello Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Diane's back instead.
Martello is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diane is defending well though. Martello let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Diane just trying to survive but Martello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martello has the hooks in. Diane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Martello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Even with his hooks in, Martello manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Diane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Martello has good solid back control here.
Diane tries to escape but Martello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diane holding both Martello 's hands and preventing any damage.
Martello wants to control the position but Diane frees himself and scrambles - Martello manages to regain control in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diane lands with a straight right. Martello didn't see that one coming.
Diane tries to clinch up
and Martello counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Martello's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diane fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Diane finds it's way through Martello's defenses.
Max Martello's cut is getting worse.
Diane walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Martello drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diane swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Martello's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Didier Diane!
Didier Diane is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder misses with a wild combination.
Bloggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thunder has eaten all the pies!
Bloggs keeps control of Thunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thunder cracks Bloggs with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bloggs as Thunder tries to tie him up.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Bloggs in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bloggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Bloggs's head.
A bit of stalling here from Bloggs.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Thunder.
Thunder lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to break free.
Bloggs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bloggs misses with the head strike.
Thunder wants to stall.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Bloggs blocks with his arms.
Bloggs breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunder, as that shot connected.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
Bloggs circles away from the clinch attempt
so Bloggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunder is on top in guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloggs is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bloggs is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thunder wants to clinch but Bloggs slips to the side
and Bloggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bloggs is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Bloggs is working for a submission of some sort.
Bloggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunder defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bloggs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloggs as he avoids it easily.
Thunder tries to clinch
and Bloggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bloggs.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloggs stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Bloggs throwing strikes from guard but Thunder blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloggs wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bloggs dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Bloggs misses with the ground and pound.
Bloggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bloggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thunder sprawls well initially but Bloggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloggs wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder trying to control but Bloggs postures up.
Thunder tries to kick Bloggs off but Bloggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bloggs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bloggs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to hold on but Bloggs pushes him away.
Thunder is trying to stand up.
Bloggs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bloggs looking to ground and pound but Thunder is blocking nicely.
Bloggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
Bloggs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thunder is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thunder and Bloggs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bloggs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bloggs has knee on belly momentarily but Thunder bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bloggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bloggs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bloggs trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Bloggs will probably get the nod.
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 tries to clinch
and Bloggs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thunder's guard now.
Bloggs looking to pass the guard.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloggs is one step ahead there.
Thunder is looking to stand up but Bloggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Bloggs stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Bloggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Bloggs tries to pass.
Bloggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thunder, up you get!
Bloggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thunder pinned against the cage. Thunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloggs circles away.
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.
Bloggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Bloggs circles away.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Bloggs circles away easily
and Bloggs moves into the clinch.
Thunder has Bloggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bloggs jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Bloggs is trying to keep Thunder in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Thunder trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Bloggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bloggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Bloggs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Bloggs eventually gives up the hold.
Bloggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bloggs prevents Thunder from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloggs darts in and clinches Thunder up against the cage.
Bloggs pulls guard successfully.
Bloggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thunder wants to get up but he can't break Bloggs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thunder trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thunder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bloggs Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thunder's back instead.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thunder turns into Bloggs and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thunder trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Bloggs has a closed guard, preventing Thunder from standing up.
Bloggs is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Thunder won't allow Bloggs to sweep him here.
Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bloggs is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Bloggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thunder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bloggs backs up against the cage.
Bloggs shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder clinches but Bloggs breaks the clinch
and Bloggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Bloggs wants to stand but Thunder is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs tries to stand but Thunder controls the position and pulls Bloggs into his guard.
Bloggs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard.
Bloggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Bloggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bloggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bloggs's guard.
Bloggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder advances to half guard.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Bloggs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs had his way with Dave Thunder in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bloggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloggs has managed to clinch.
Bloggs can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder wants to break free but Bloggs has control.
Thunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloggs.
Thunder looking to throw knees to the head but Bloggs is blocking nicely.
Bloggs fails to pull guard.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bloggs blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
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.
Bloggs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bloggs manages to end up in side control.
Bloggs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bloggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bloggs laying and praying for a moment but Thunder takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder tries to kick Bloggs off but Bloggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thunder tries to clinch but Bloggs moves away
and Bloggs counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs is working to tighten is grip on Thunder's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thunder has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bloggs is really squeezing tight and eventually Thunder passes out! Bloggs breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Bloggs!
Joe Bloggs is the new heavyweight champion!
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