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Supernova 2009 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Kango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker comes to the ring accompanied by "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragon Force. Kango is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everyone Nose. Shane Whitaker is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Whitaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Kango!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker moves out of range as Kango strikes.
Kango closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitaker circles away.
Kango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kango throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Kango is having none of it.
Whitaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whitaker trying to control the action but Kango is working from the bottom.
Whitaker prevents Kango from improving his position.
Kango trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whitaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kango is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whitaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kango keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker controlling from the top position.
Kango trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Kango.
Whitaker thows a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker postures up in Kango's guard and throws a big left but Kango blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kango.
Kango throws a leg kick but Whitaker checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kango has his takedown stuffed
and Whitaker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kango's guard now.
Whitaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Kango keeps moving.
Whitaker stands up over Kango, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Kango keeps moving.
Kango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whitaker trying to control but Kango is working from the bottom.
Kango wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kango gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Kango blocks nicely.
Kango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kango keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Kango against the ropes.
Whitaker prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Kango.
Whitaker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kango fails to pull guard.
Whitaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kango blocks it with crossed arms.
Whitaker tries to land a knee to the head but Kango blocks with his arms.
Kango is pressed up against the ropes. Whitaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kango down to the mat. Kango avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kango pushes Whitaker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker avoids the head kick by Kango.
Kango throws a lazy head kick
so Whitaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kango looks gassed!
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Kango blocks nicely.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker won't allow Kango to sweep him here.
Whitaker postures up in Kango's guard and throws a big left but Kango blocks it.
Kango 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.
Kango has his feet on Whitaker's thighs here. He's pushed Whitaker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitaker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Kango!
Muhammad Kango is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Check Mong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kojo Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarpong has chosen HellRazor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kojo Sarpong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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261 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Check Mong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kojo Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mong with a jab.
Mong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mong momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong tries a head kick but it misses.
Mong fails with a takedown attempt.
Mong is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sarpong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sarpong cracks Mong with a hook to the temple - Mong is on wobbly legs here! Sarpong swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sarpong wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kojo Sarpong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cody might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be Touched. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Cody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cody listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cody tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cody is proving hard to escape from.
Cody looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to stand but Cody has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cody is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cody struggling a bit here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cody keeps working.
Cody struggling a bit here.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Cody taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cody struggling a bit here.
Cody is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson looking to control but Cody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson prevents Cody from getting the reversal.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Cody is squirming around nicely.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Cody is in no mood to give up.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Cody is blocking nicely.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Cody is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Cody to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Cody is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cody tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Cody tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Cody is squirming around nicely.
Cody is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cody?
Cody is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Cody is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson looking to control but Cody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson cracks Cody with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cody is working to get back to half guard.
Cody tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Cody in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson trying to control but Cody is having none of it.
Cody is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cody manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cody taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Cody is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Cody has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson is keen to just control but Cody is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cody's head.
Cody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cody defending well though.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cody keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cody waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Cody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working Cody over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cody is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Cody gets back to half guard.
Cody is trying to control but can't.
Jackson wants to stand but Cody has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cody works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Cody's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson postures up.
Cody manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cody kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cody trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cody prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cody looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cody from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cody is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cody keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cody slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson stands up and beckons Cody to join him on the feet.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cody.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cody looking to stall.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Cody keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lipton Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cody's calf.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Cody really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson has hold of Cody's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cody manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cody is looking to get to half guard.
Cody slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throwing shots but Cody is blocking nicely.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Cody defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working for an americana but Cody has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jackson was thinking about the submission.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Cody had control of the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Cody is working hard here to advance position.
Cody is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cody is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cody.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cody has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lipton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Cody is controlling the position.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cody is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson stands up and beckons Cody to join him on the feet.
Cody takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cody thows a body shot but no joy.
Cody throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cody fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson cracks Cody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Cody is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cody tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cody doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Cody circles away.
Cody gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cody wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Cody throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cody has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson postures up.
Cody had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cody Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Cody has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
Cody is striking from the back but Jackson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cody looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Cody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cody wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cody tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cody changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cody's hands.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cody.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Cody knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruce Cody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Cody throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cody moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Cody throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cody manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Cody counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cody misses with a head kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Cody sprawls well.
Lipton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Cody waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Cody ducks under and follows up with a left that Cody also avoids with ease.
Cody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cody jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Cody gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruce Cody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is tying to control. Cody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cody regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Cody.
Cody throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson stands and steps away. Cody gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cody.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lipton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!
Lipton Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan First (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Joonatan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tristan First's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppo Joonatan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan First!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Joonatan misses its intended target.
First swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
First throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joonatan.
Joonatan swinging wilding here.
A swing and a miss from First.
Joonatan lands a really nice looking cross but First seems unphased.
A jab from First misses.
Joonatan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joonatan lands with a left to the head.
Joonatan stops a takedown attempt from First.
Joonatan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of First backwards.
Joonatan lands with a left to the head.
First has had enough of the clinch but Joonatan keeps him there for the moment.
First wants to break free but Joonatan has control.
Joonatan manages to break the clinch.
Joonatan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joonatan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from First.
Joonatan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joonatan lands a nice uppercut.
Joonatan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
First throws a series of punches but Joonatan avoids them all with ease.
Joonatan just misses with a punch to the body.
First shoots in but Joonatan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
First looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - First throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
First takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joonatan clinches up with First and pushes him back against the ropes.
Joonatan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joonatan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of First backwards.
First is rocked!
Joonatan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joonatan.
First is still on wobbly legs! Can Joonatan finish him?
First throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joonatan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joonatan scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joonatan lands with a big right hook that stumbles First - he's out on his feet here! Joonatan follows up with another monster hook that separates First from consciousness! First falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Joonatan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teppo Joonatan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsgai comes to the ring accompanied by PC Park - Klatka. Stefan Pozsgai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Pozsgai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reima Maansiirto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirto shoots in looking for a takedown. Pozsgai tries to sprawl out of it but Maansiirto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pozsgai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maansiirto feints and as Pozsgai raises his hands in defense, Maansiirto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pozsgai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maansiirto.
Pozsgai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maansiirto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pozsgai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pozsgai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maansiirto passes Pozsgai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maansiirto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pozsgai defending well though.
Pozsgai is controlling Maansiirto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maansiirto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fighters circling - Pozsgai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto misses with a takedown attempt - Pozsgai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maansiirto fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefan Pozsgai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maansiirto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maansiirto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maansiirto looking to ground and pound but Pozsgai is blocking nicely.
Pozsgai is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Maansiirto wants to control the pace but Pozsgai is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai is looking to improve his position but Maansiirto isn't that keen on the idea.
Maansiirto looking to secure an arm triangle but Pozsgai defends it well.
Pozsgai tries to hold on but Maansiirto pushes him away.
Maansiirto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pozsgai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pozsgai and Maansiirto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maansiirto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pozsgai can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto laying and praying for a moment but Pozsgai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maansiirto 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.
Maansiirto trying to pass the guard but Pozsgai defending well.
That's four 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.
Maansiirto is looking to take a break and control but Pozsgai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pozsgai is controlling Maansiirto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maansiirto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pozsgai stuffs the takedown.
Reima Maansiirto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pozsgai as Maansiirto shoots in.
Maansiirto throws a nice looking combination but Pozsgai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozsgai.
Pozsgai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pozsgai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maansiirto ducks right into an uppercut from Pozsgai.
Maansiirto looks to land a combination but Pozsgai avoids it well.
Pozsgai digs a good body shot into Maansiirto's ribs.
Maansiirto looks gassed!
Pozsgai throws a big shot that misses.
Pozsgai tries to bum rush Maansiirto with a series of wild strikes but Maansiirto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pozsgai cracks Maansiirto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pozsgai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pozsgai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozsgai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai lands with a right hand.
Maansiirto is rocked!
Pozsgai steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Maansiirto is out on his feet! Pozsgai sets himself and nearly takes Maansiirto's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stefan Pozsgai!
Stefan Pozsgai retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karel Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil comes to the ring accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Bohlin has chosen Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karel Gil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin blocks a jab.
A big right from Gil misses.
Gil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohlin.
Gil lands with a hook. Bohlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Gil.
Gil throws a hook but Bohlin blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gil as Bohlin shoots in.
Bohlin tries to clinch up.
Bohlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gil misses with a looping left.
Gil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Bohlin.
Gil digs a good body shot into Bohlin's ribs.
Bohlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gil throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin moves away from the strike by Gil.
Bohlin moves in looking to clinch but Gil pushes him off.
Gil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohlin manages to avoid it.
Bohlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gil pinned against the cage. Gil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karel Gil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Bohlin has a takedown stuffed.
Bohlin shoots in and bounces Gil off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil managing to control the position.
Gil wants to sweep here but Bohlin controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gil pulls Bohlin in to control the position.
Gil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bohlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gil trying to control the position here.
Gil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bohlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gil wants to get back to full guard.
Bohlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gil wants to control but Bohlin is keeping busy.
Bohlin seems to be working for a kimura but Gil defends the submission attempt.
Bohlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Gil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gil is controlling Bohlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bohlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six 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.
Bohlin is looking to advance position but Gil won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bohlin looks gassed!
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bohlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bohlin has Gil in his guard.
Bohlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bohlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gil is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bohlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bohlin wants to hit a switch here but Gil passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bohlin there!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gil controlling from the full mount.
Bohlin working to try and regain half guard.
Bohlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Gil 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.
Gil lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Gil finds it's target.
Gil thows a body shot but no joy.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gil throws out a loose jab but Bohlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohlin moves away.
Gil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bohlin's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlin ducks under a wild hook from Gil.
Bohlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gil tries to sprawl out of it but Bohlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohlin staying out of range there.
Gil throws a right and a left that Bohlin avoids nicely.
Gil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gil lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bohlin scores a takedown into full mount!
Bohlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gil is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gil and Bohlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bohlin is breathing heavily.
Bohlin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bohlin's guard! Nice work there by Gil!
Gil won't allow Bohlin to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bohlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gil escapes and throws Bohlin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gil moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bohlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gil controls the position from side control.
Bohlin is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gil is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bohlin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohlin keeps working.
Bohlin regains half guard.
Bohlin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gil is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gil 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.
Bohlin gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin looking for a guillotine here but Gil defends easily.
Gil passes Bohlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bohlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Bohlin wants to get back to full guard but Gil has passed into side control.
That's eight 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.
Gil landing strikes from the mount and Bohlin is in trouble!
Bohlin tries to reverse the position but Gil maintains control.
Gil controlling his opponent.
Gil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bohlin is looking to escape.
Bohlin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gil controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Gil dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but Gil shows good takedown defense.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gil as he avoids it easily.
Gil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohlin shoots in and drives through. Gil sprawls well.
Karel Gil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gil waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bohlin.
Gil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gil. No joy for Bohlin on that attempt.
Bohlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Gil as Bohlin shoots in.
Gil connects with a right hand. Bohlin shakes it off.
Gil throws a looping overhand right but Bohlin ducks down to avoid it.
Bohlin walks into a left hand.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but Gil shows good takedown defense.
Gil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bohlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin shoots in and drives through. Gil sprawls well.
Bohlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tony Bohlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bohlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gil.
Karel Gil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohlin tries to move into range but Gil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bohlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gil as he jumps to the side.
Gil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gil misses with a looping right.
Bohlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gil.
Bohlin moves in looking to clinch but Gil pushes him off.
Bohlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gil.
Gil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Gil throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohlin.
Bohlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gil scores with a body shot.
Gil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gil missing with a left hand there. Bohlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gil.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gil throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bohlin.
Bohlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gil throws a jab when Bohlin was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gil.
Gil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gil throws a shot from downtown. Bohlin moves away and avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bohlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gil throws out the jab.
Gil scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Bohlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Gil which made him look bad.
Bohlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bohlin looking for a takedown.
Bohlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gil prevents it.
Nice body punch from Gil.
Bohlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bohlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gil.
Gil slows down the pace here.
Bohlin throws an elbow that misses.
Gil prevents the takedown attempt.
Gil trying to stall but Bohlin improves his position.
Gil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gil misses with a wild body shot.
Bohlin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gil throws a series of punches but Bohlin moves out of range.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin ducks under a wild hook from Gil.
Gil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gil.
Bohlin has a takedown stuffed.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gil but Gil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bohlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohlin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gil stalling in the clinch but Bohlin improves position.
Gil gets underhooks to prevent Bohlin's takedown attempt.
Tony Bohlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gil connects with a looping right hand.
Bohlin looks for a takedown but Gil sprawls well.
Karel Gil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gil throws a lazy right hand but Bohlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Bohlin does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Gil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gil 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Karel Gil wins by unanimous decision!
Karel Gil retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Main Attraction as his entrance music. Lebron James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Totoy Bato's chin.
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by James.
Bato throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Bato.
Bato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
James tries to clinch up but Bato circles away and keeps his distance.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bato sprawling to the canvas! Bato rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!
It looks like Totoy Bato has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Bato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato blocks a head kick by James.
Bato looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Bato circles away.
James clobbers Bato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bato looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bato finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A punch combination from Bato misses.
Bato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Totoy Bato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range as Bato strikes.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Bato moves out of range easily.
A combination from Bato does no damage.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
Bato lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bato throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
James wants to clinch up but Bato keeps it at a distance.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
Bato misses with a series of wild punches.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Bato circles away.
Bato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Bato missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bato loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Bato throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Bato swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Lebron James's cut even more.
Bato cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James drops his shoulder and cracks Bato with a huge uppercut! Bato goes down! Can James finish him?
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bato is keeping the position for now.
Bato pulls James in to control the position.
Bato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James throwing strikes from guard but Bato blocks nicely.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Bato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bato looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Bato looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bato.
Nice defenses there by James.
Bato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a looping right.
Bato misses with a straight left.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bato throws out the jab.
A big right from James misses.
Bato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Totoy Bato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bato takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Bato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Bato - just one landing.
The cut above Lebron James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bato throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hook but Bato avoids it easily.
Bato lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bato to score with a decent uppercut.
Lebron James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bato lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lebron James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Totoy Bato!
Totoy Bato is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Is War. The crowd seem to be enjoying Muller's choice of entrance music: Nightwish - Amaranth. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Muller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Muller misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
It looks like Jakub Muller has been cut.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Muller clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Muller fights it but they end up in guard.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz thows a big elbow that misses.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muller looks gassed!
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muller's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Muller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
That's six 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.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Jakub Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Muller misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller is rocked!
Muller swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Muller.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Muller is defending well.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Muller is trying to escape and Diaz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Muller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diaz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Griswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branislav Boledovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswald comes to the ring accompanied by The Grizz' Hype Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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201 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Griswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Branislav Boledovic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boledovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griswald.
Griswald misses with a few strikes there.
Griswald lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Branislav Boledovic has been cut.
Griswald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griswald throws a hook but Boledovic avoids it easily.
Griswald misses with a hook. Boledovic ducked under it nicely.
Boledovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Griswald has been cut.
Griswald circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Boledovic misses.
Griswald shoots in but no luck this time.
Griswald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boledovic manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boledovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boledovic misses with a hook. Griswald ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswald thuds a left hand into Boledovic's body.
Griswald fails with a takedown attempt.
Griswald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Griswald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griswald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boledovic as he avoids it easily.
Griswald slips a straight right by Boledovic.
Griswald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Boledovic lands.
Boledovic wants to clinch.
Boledovic has closed the distance and engaged Griswald in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic can't find room to land a body shot as Griswald controls the action.
Boledovic is looking to control Griswald's arms but Griswald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boledovic has his back to the ropes.
Boledovic can't find room to land a body shot as Griswald controls the action.
Griswald can't break the clinch.
Boledovic taking a breather.
Boledovic prevents Griswald from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boledovic.
Boledovic is leaning against Griswald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boledovic prevents Griswald from breaking the clinch.
Boledovic keeps control of Griswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boledovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griswald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boledovic landing knees to the head.
Griswald is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Boledovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boledovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boledovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griswald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boledovic digs a right hand underneath Griswald's ribcage. Griswald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boledovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griswald blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griswald as Boledovic tries to tie him up.
Boledovic digs a right hand into Griswald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griswald's gas tank.
Good body shot from Boledovic.
The is referee keeping an eye on Boledovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boledovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boledovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boledovic.
Boledovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boledovic pushes Griswald back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic lands a shot to the body.
Boledovic lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boledovic.
Boledovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boledovic lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Boledovic.
Griswald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boledovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Boledovic.
Griswald avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
A short left from Boledovic.
Boledovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boledovic tries to land a knee to the head but Griswald blocks with his arms.
Boledovic landing knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic works on Griswald's body with a couple of short punches.
Boledovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boledovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griswald.
Boledovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boledovic stalling in the clinch.
Boledovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griswald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boledovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griswald.
Boledovic misses with a knee strike.
Boledovic avoiding damage.
Griswald tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Boledovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griswald tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Boledovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griswald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Griswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boledovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griswald moves away.
Boledovic scores with a body shot.
Griswald misses the body punch
enabling Boledovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Boledovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griswald missing with a left hand there. Boledovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boledovic lands an overhand right.
Boledovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griswald.
Griswald misses with a takedown
and Boledovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Griswald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic lands a jab to Griswald's midsection.
Griswald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griswald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Boledovic misses.
Griswald misses with a body shot
and Boledovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boledovic tries to clinch up.
Boledovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boledovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griswald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boledovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Boledovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Griswald avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
Griswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Boledovic has double underhooks.
Boledovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Griswald. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griswald.
Boledovic misses with a knee to the head.
Boledovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boledovic lands a nice uppercut.
Boledovic lands with a left to the head.
Boledovic lands with a left to the head.
Boledovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Griswald's face.
Boledovic tries to stall but Griswald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griswald wants to break free but Boledovic has control.
Boledovic looking to throw knees to the head but Griswald is blocking nicely.
Griswald can't break the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic with a knee to the head.
Boledovic trying to stall but Griswald improves his position.
Boledovic stalling in the clinch.
Boledovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boledovic lands a body punch.
Boledovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boledovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griswald counters with a three punch combo that has Boledovic backing up. Boledovic nods at Griswald to acknowledge the strikes.
Griswald jabs Boledovic right on the nose. Boledovic blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boledovic cracks Griswald with a good jab.
Boledovic needs to keep his hands up - Griswald had a free shot at his head there.
Griswald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boledovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branislav Boledovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boledovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griswald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griswald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boledovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griswald counters with a nice body shot.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Griswald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boledovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griswald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boledovic wants to clinch up but Griswald keeps it at a distance.
Griswald waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Boledovic.
Boledovic is breathing heavily.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griswald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griswald throws a sloppy body shot
and Boledovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boledovic has a couple of punches blocked by Griswald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic is pushing Griswald up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branislav Boledovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boledovic missing with knees to the body.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Boledovic.
Griswald can't break the clinch.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griswald managing to block the knees to the body from Boledovic.
Griswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Griswald.
Griswald throws a jab when Boledovic was well out of range.
Griswald drops Boledovic with a nice combination! Griswald dives into Boledovic's guard, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griswald forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswald is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Boledovic manages to get to full guard.
Griswald trying to control but Boledovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic looking to control.
Boledovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Boledovic, not yet.
Griswald trying to control but Boledovic is working from the bottom.
Griswald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griswald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boledovic.
Johnny Griswald is winning the standup battle so far.
Griswald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boledovic.
Boledovic misses with a looping left.
Griswald throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Branislav Boledovic's cut even more.
Griswald misses with a series of wild punches.
Griswald fails with the takedown
and Griswald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Griswald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boledovic counters with a left and a right that stings Griswald.
Boledovic tests Griswald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griswald tries to land a body kick
and Boledovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boledovic.
Boledovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boledovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griswald wants to break free but Boledovic has control.
Boledovic taking a breather.
Boledovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boledovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griswald up against the ropes.
Griswald wants to break free but Boledovic has control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Boledovic.
Boledovic misses with the head strike.
Boledovic trying to stall but Griswald improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boledovic.
Boledovic pushes Griswald back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Boledovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griswald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boledovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Boledovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griswald backwards.
Griswald tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic avoiding damage.
Boledovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griswald or not.
Griswald is trying to break the clinch but Boledovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Boledovic.
Boledovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boledovic throws a head punch that misses.
Boledovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Griswald's face.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boledovic taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Boledovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Griswald managing to block the knees to the body from Boledovic.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Griswald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boledovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Boledovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boledovic lands a knee to the body.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boledovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boledovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boledovic just leaning against Griswald, taking a breather.
Boledovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boledovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Boledovic works on Griswald's body with a couple of short punches.
Griswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Boledovic has double underhooks.
Boledovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griswald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griswald.
Boledovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Griswald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boledovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griswald or not.
Boledovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Boledovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Griswald avoids the damage to the body.
Griswald avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
Boledovic misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griswald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griswald is trying to break the clinch but Boledovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Griswald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Griswald dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Griswald misses with a combination
enabling Boledovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Griswald misses with a looping left.
Boledovic tries to move into range but Griswald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boledovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boledovic moves out of range as Griswald strikes.
Griswald just misses with a punch to the body.
Boledovic pushes Griswald up against the ropes in a clinch.
Griswald blocks an uppercut.
Boledovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Boledovic.
Boledovic misses with a body punch.
Griswald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griswald or not.
Boledovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Griswald avoids the damage to the body.
Griswald has had enough of the clinch but Boledovic keeps him there for the moment.
Boledovic keeps control of Griswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griswald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boledovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Griswald avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
Griswald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boledovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Boledovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boledovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boledovic.
Boledovic scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Boledovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic trying to land knees to the body.
Griswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boledovic misses with a double jab.
Boledovic tries to clinch up but Griswald circles away and keeps his distance.
Griswald just misses with a punch to the body.
Boledovic looks to clinch
and Griswald counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Branislav Boledovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Decent striking displayed by Griswald there.
A slow jab from Griswald misses its intended target.
Griswald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boledovic tries to clinch
and Griswald counters with a nice uppercut.
Boledovic tries to clinch but Griswald moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald misses with a straight right.
Griswald just misses with a punch to the body.
Boledovic misses the jab.
Griswald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boledovic clinches.
A short left from Boledovic.
Boledovic lands an uppercut.
Boledovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griswald is trying to break free.
Griswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Boledovic has double underhooks.
Griswald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boledovic stalling against the ropes.
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.
Griswald avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
Boledovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Griswald avoids the damage to the body.
Griswald breaks from the clinch.
Boledovic defending well as Griswald loads up on a big left hand.
Griswald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griswald jabs Boledovic right on the nose. Boledovic blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Boledovic misses the target.
Boledovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griswald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griswald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boledovic slips under a jab.
Griswald misses with an uppercut. Boledovic saw that one coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griswald throws a lazy right hand but Boledovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boledovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griswald throws out the jab.
Griswald tries to keep at a distance but Boledovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boledovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boledovic missing with knees to the body.
Boledovic has Griswald pushed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Boledovic.
Boledovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The is referee keeping an eye on Boledovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boledovic prevents Griswald from breaking the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boledovic looking to stall.
Boledovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Griswald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griswald blocks a body shot from Boledovic.
Boledovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Boledovic has double underhooks.
Boledovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Griswald gets an underhook and turns Boledovic into the ropes.
Griswald breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Griswald. That snapped Boledovic's head back.
Boledovic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branislav Boledovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Griswald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Griswald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Boledovic counter with a right hand.
Griswald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boledovic moves away.
Boledovic tests Griswald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boledovic throws a looping overhand right but Griswald ducks down to avoid it.
Griswald fails to land with a series of punches.
Griswald shoots and misses
and Boledovic counters with a straight right hand.
Griswald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Boledovic.
Branislav Boledovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic rushes Griswald and presses him up against the ropes.
Griswald takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Boledovic.
A shot in the inside from Boledovic.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boledovic is leaning against Griswald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boledovic stalling.
Boledovic landing knees to the body.
Boledovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Boledovic.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boledovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boledovic.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griswald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boledovic stalling against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Boledovic's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Johnny Griswald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branislav Boledovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boledovic tries to work over Griswald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boledovic keeps control of Griswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griswald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griswald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griswald misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branislav Boledovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boledovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Branislav Boledovic!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Branislav Boledovic!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Branislav Boledovic!
Branislav Boledovic wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alice in Chains - No Excuses. Borga has chosen People In Planes - Last Man Standing as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Layne Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksi Borga!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borga throws a nice looking combination but Staley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borga wants to clinch up but Staley keeps it at a distance.
Borga misses with an uppercut. Staley saw that one coming.
Borga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borga throws a big shot that misses.
Staley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Borga wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley is looking for a kimura here.
Borga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staley seems to be looking for submissions.
Staley trying to advance position but Borga counters by regaining guard.
Staley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borga trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borga.
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.
Staley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Staley.
Borga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borga throws a body punch but Staley moves out of range.
Borga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borga connects with a crisp jab.
Staley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Staley takes one to the side of the head.
Staley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staley misses with a looping right.
Staley misses with a double jab
and Borga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borga misses with a straight left.
Borga jabs Staley right on the nose. Staley blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Layne Staley has been cut.
Staley misses with an uppercut.
Borga misses the shot to the body.
Borga connects with a right hand. Staley shakes it off.
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!
Staley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Staley closes the distance and pushes Borga back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Staley backwards.
Staley is rocked!
Borga breaks the clinch.
Borga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staley moves away.
Borga misses with a hook.
Borga throws out a loose jab but Staley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksi Borga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borga slips under a jab.
Borga loads up on a big right hand but Staley slips the punch.
A big right from Staley misses.
Staley walks into a stiff left hand from Borga.
Staley clinches but Borga breaks the clinch
and Borga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borga with a hook.
Borga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Staley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borga throws out the jab.
Borga thows a body shot but no joy.
Staley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borga.
Borga thuds a left hand into Staley's body.
Staley is breathing heavily.
Staley dodges the punch combination from Borga.
Staley throws a combination that misses
and Borga counters with a stiff right hand.
Borga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staley at a distance.
Borga throws a big shot that misses.
Staley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borga.
Borga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Staley has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Borga knocks Staley out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Borga!
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