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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joachim dondee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Zu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Zu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, joachim dondee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zu lands a front kick.
dondee drives through with a takedown into guard.
dondee prevents Zu from getting back to his feet.
dondee is looking to stand up but Zu won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dondee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
dondee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zu is proving hard to escape from.
Zu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
dondee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dondee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dondee looks gassed!
dondee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
dondee has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Zu.
Zu throws a nice head kick!
Zu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by dondee.
Zu lands a head kick. dondee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
dondee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! dondee drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Zu follows dondee to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Zu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen When love takes over as his entrance music. Ben Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson is trying to keep Williams in close.
Tyson has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a takedown
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams wanted to stand there but Tyson had control of the position.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson looks gassed!
Williams working away.
Williams tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Williams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Come on Williams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ben Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Williams postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Williams trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Williams stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson is out of range.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
Williams avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Tyson is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Tyson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Williams prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Tyson is in trouble!
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Tyson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Ben Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ben Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Tyson.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tyson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between quintan jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Bitch as his entrance music. Mark Kruger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, quintan jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
jackson is looking for a sweep.
Kruger trying to control the action but jackson is working from the bottom.
Kruger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger trying to control the action but jackson is working from the bottom.
jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Kruger keeps moving and retains side control.
Kruger tries to score with some ground and pound. jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger scoring with punches from side control.
Kruger with the ground and pound but jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger misses with a head shot. jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but jackson has wrist control.
jackson looking to control.
Kruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger distracts jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
jackson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
jackson has momentary wrist control but Kruger slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.
jackson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
jackson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kruger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. jackson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kruger's back instead.
Kruger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
jackson is breathing heavily.
jackson trying to control momentarily.
jackson is punishing Kruger with strikes - can he finish him?!
jackson not allowing Kruger to control his hands.
jackson is trying to stick to Kruger's back but Kruger is turning into jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! jackson throws up his legs and catches Kruger in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kruger tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by jackson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). quintan jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Harry Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rick Connor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Connor shoots in.
Harry Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Connor.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Connor has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown working aggressively here.
Connor looking for a takedown.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Connor tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Connor uses from the top position.
Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Connor from standing up.
Connor looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Connor off the cage and back into rage.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Connor working aggressively here.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Connor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Connor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor really wants to buck Brown off and get back to his feet.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Connor looks a forlorn figure.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Connor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Connor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Connor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Connor hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor working to try and regain half guard.
Connor is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Connor takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Connor manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Connor throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connor is one step ahead there.
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brown wants to stand but Connor is controlling the position.
Connor stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Connor wants to clinch
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
Connor won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Rick Connor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Harry Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harry Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Connor.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Harry Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connor is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Connor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Connor rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor gets a clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Connor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Connor stumbling back into the cage.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor jumps guard but Brown stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harry Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Connor.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connor tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice kick to the body.
Connor tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Connor is controlling the position.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Connor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Connor tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Connor keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Connor jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Connor pushes Brown off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Connor has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Connor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Connor dives into Brown's guard.
Connor postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Connor gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Connor fails to pull guard.
Brown lands an elbow just above Connor 's eye.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Connor looking for a takedown.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Connor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connor pulls Brown into guard.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Harry Brown!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Harry Brown!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Harry Brown!
Harry Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bantou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bantou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bantou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Bantou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flare clobbers Bantou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jack Bantou has been cut.
Flare lands with a nice combination. Bantou backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantou slips a straight right by Flare.
Flare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
Bantou tries to clinch up.
Bantou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bantou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flare counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bantou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Bantou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantou keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.
Flare works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bantou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare prevents Bantou from improving his position.
Flare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flare landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bantou keeps working.
Flare prevents Bantou from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flare wants to take a breather but Bantou is having none of it.
Bantou trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt
so Flare counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bantou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare landing with the ground and pound.
Flare postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bantou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantou wants to get back to his feet but Flare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bantou is breathing heavily.
Bantou is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Flare dives into side control.
Flare working away.
Flare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bantou is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Bantou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bantou is looking to regain half guard here but Flare keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bantou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flare counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bantou's guard now.
Flare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bantou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flare looking to sit in guard and control but Bantou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare working a defensive guard here.
Bantou landing some decent shots from guard.
Bantou decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bantou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bantou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bantou!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Flare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bantou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bantou circles away.
Bantou has his takedown stuffed
and Flare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bantou!
Flare avoids the attempt from Bantou to control.
Bantou has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bantou showing good submission defense here.
Flare trying to control.
Bantou is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Bantou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare looking for the RNC.
Bantou wants to escape the position.
Bantou rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bantou tries to roll over but Flare keeps him under control.
Flare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flare tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bantou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bantou moves into full guard.
John Flare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flare is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bantou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bantou wants to sweep but no luck.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bantou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flare but Flare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bantou looks to clinch
and Flare counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bantou's guard now.
Bantou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flare is now in half guard.
Bantou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare is stalling here. Bantou is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flare seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bantou has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bantou avoids the strikes from the bottom by Flare.
Flare takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bantou working the head and body with strikes.
Flare taking a bit of punishment here - Bantou scoring with strikes.
Flare sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flare is looking for a sweep. Bantou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bantou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bantou lands with a punch from half guard.
Bantou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bantou is looking to take a break and control but Flare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bantou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bantou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bantou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bantou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flare kicks Bantou off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Bantou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bantou looks to clinch
so Flare counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bantou 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.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flare passes Bantou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bantou wants to get back to his feet.
Flare seems to be working for a kimura but Bantou defends the submission attempt.
Bantou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flare works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantou wants to control but Flare is having none of it.
Bantou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bantou swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flare looking to ground and pound but Bantou is blocking nicely.
Bantou tries to lock up and control but Flare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Flare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bantou blocking the ground and pound.
Bantou tries to hold on but Flare pushes him away.
Flare in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bantou tries to hold on but Flare pushes him away.
Bantou squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bantou is desperately trying to improve his position but Flare has a good base and remains in mount.
Flare lands a nice shot to the head.
Bantou tries to hold on but Flare pushes him away.
Bantou wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Flare is punishing Bantou with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare missing with strikes from the back.
Flare is hanging on to Bantou's back as he tries to escape.
Flare throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bantou!
Flare not allowing Bantou to control his hands.
Flare 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, Bantou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Flare softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bantou defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flare's arms.
Flare not allowing Bantou to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to control momentarily.
Flare misses with a punch to the head.
Flare is not going to allow Bantou to sit and survive in this position.
Bantou wants to get back to his feet.
Flare struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bantou is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bantou trying to control the action but Flare just sinks the hooks in.
Flare is hanging on to Bantou's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Flare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flare 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Flare!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for John Flare!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for John Flare!
John Flare wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes into the arena with Run This Town blaring out of the sound system. Michael The Count could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Bradley's chin.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Bradley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bradley blocks the low kick.
Bradley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Count.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Count circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Count gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bradley is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Count is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bradley to the mat. Bradley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The Count slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
Bradley struggling a bit here.
The Count stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bradley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Count is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Count throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradley working a defensive guard but The Count manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is not content to let The Count control the position.
Bradley is looking to reverse the position.
The Count scores with punches from side control.
The Count is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley wants to control but The Count postures up.
The referee asks The Count politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Count prefers to stall for the moment though.
The Count lands a nice forearm strike.
Bradley parries the strikes from The Count easily there. The Count is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bradley to escape.
The Count working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control but The Count postures up.
The Count will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but The Count is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The Count unloading with bombs!
The Count lands a big shot there that rocks Bradley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Count lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bradley is rocked!
Bradley looks gassed!
Bradley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Count landing strikes from the mount.
Bradley is still in real trouble! Can The Count finish him?
The Count controlling from the full mount.
Bradley seems to have recovered his senses.
The Count with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Count takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Count scoring with strikes but Bradley is staying in there.
The Count scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Count landing strikes from the mount and Bradley is in trouble!
The referee warns Bradley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradley throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Count. What's that going to do exactly?
Bradley wants to control but The Count is having none of it.
The Count landing punches.
The Count trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bradley is bucking up trying to escape but The Count cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Count unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bradley! More shots from The Count and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael The Count!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen National Anthem as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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173 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Spencer Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole trying to control the position.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Cole looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz looks gassed!
Diaz blocks the strikes from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is working for a kimura here but Cole manages to reverse the position and he's now in Diaz's guard.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Cole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cole 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.
Cole tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.
Cole is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Diaz frees his head nicely. Oh but Cole has switched to an armbar! Diaz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spencer Cole!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to National Anthem. Diaz has chosen National Anthem as his entrance music. Luis Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Diaz paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ace Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Stripe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray comes to the cage accompanied by GLADIATOR THEME. Roman Ray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Stripe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Stripe. Stripe gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray lands a nice hook to Stripe's body. Stripe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stripe throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ray lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ray.
Ray with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stripe! Ray dives in looking to finish! Stripe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Ray!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RiiP RiiNG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Flenderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, RiiP RiiNG!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RiiNG tries to clinch there but Flenderson circles away.
RiiNG shoots for a double leg takedown but Flenderson sprawls well. He's pushed RiiNG's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flenderson shoots for a takedown but RiiNG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flenderson, right into the meat.
RiiP RiiNG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flenderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by RiiNG.
It looks like Toby Flenderson has been cut.
RiiNG blocks a head kick by Flenderson.
Flenderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flenderson with a poor takedown
and RiiNG counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flenderson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Flenderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flenderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked RiiNG off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
RiiNG trying to control the action but Flenderson just sinks the hooks in.
Flenderson working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG trying to control the hands but Flenderson breaks the grip.
RiiNG is really stuck here.
Flenderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Flenderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. RiiNG defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
RiiNG tries to break free.
RiiNG looks gassed!
Will Flenderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Flenderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but RiiNG has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Flenderson lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson keeps control of the position as RiiNG tries to break free.
Flenderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flenderson tightening his grip on RiiNG, looking for the choke.
Flenderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flenderson looking for the choke but no joy.
RiiNG is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RiiNG is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
RiiNG fending off the submission attempt from Flenderson.
RiiNG is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flenderson gets his way!
RiiNG wants to get back to his feet.
RiiNG can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
RiiNG preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flenderson.
Flenderson tightening his grip on RiiNG, looking for the choke.
Flenderson working for the choke.
RiiNG wants to control his opponent's hands but Flenderson gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flenderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. RiiNG is defending well though. Flenderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Flenderson is trying to stick to RiiNG's back but RiiNG is turning into Flenderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flenderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by RiiNG.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Flenderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
RiiNG shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flenderson but Flenderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flenderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flenderson's guard now.
Flenderson has his foot on RiiNG's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. RiiNG works his way back into a safe position though.
RiiNG works over Flenderson with some ground and pound from guard.
RiiNG with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flenderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson is looking for a triangle but RiiNG pushes his legs off easily.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RiiNG is looking to work some ground and pound but Flenderson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson looking for a guillotine here but RiiNG defends easily.
RiiNG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RiiNG goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
RiiNG gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flenderson counters with a single leg into guard. RiiNG didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RiiNG keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
RiiNG 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.
Toby Flenderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson passes into half guard.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but RiiNG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flenderson throwing shots but RiiNG is blocking nicely.
RiiNG wants to get back to his feet.
Flenderson wants to work for an arm triangle but RiiNG is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
RiiNG tries to kick Flenderson off but Flenderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but RiiNG is keeping him busy.
Flenderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flenderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson trying to control from half guard but RiiNG is working away.
RiiNG wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson passes to side control.
Flenderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
RiiNG is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on RiiNG's face as Flenderson controls the position.
Flenderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RiiNG has escaped the position, nice work there.
RiiNG manages to get back to half guard.
Flenderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RiiNG keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flenderson is looking for a kimura here.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but RiiNG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RiiNG is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Flenderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
RiiNG swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flenderson slips a jab and a cross from RiiNG.
RiiNG misses with the combination.
Flenderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RiiNG.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson fails to land the takedown.
Flenderson swats away the attempt to clinch by RiiNG.
RiiNG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Flenderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flenderson misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Flenderson misses
and RiiNG counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
RiiP RiiNG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flenderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flenderson won't be happy with that.
RiiNG working the head with strikes.
RiiNG lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson gets back to half guard.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
RiiNG is trying to control the action in half guard but Flenderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flenderson actively working from the bottom here.
RiiNG takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flenderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
RiiNG shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than RiiNG was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flenderson is desperately trying to improve his position but RiiNG has a good base and remains in mount.
RiiNG landing punches.
RiiNG blocks Flenderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flenderson tries to lock up and control but RiiNG gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flenderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Flenderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because RiiNG is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is desperately trying to improve his position but RiiNG has a good base and remains in mount.
RiiNG landing strikes from the mount.
Flenderson tries to hold on but RiiNG pushes him away.
Flenderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
RiiNG scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flenderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flenderson wants to hold on but RiiNG pushes him away.
The referee warns Flenderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
RiiNG prevents Flenderson from getting the reversal.
RiiNG avoids the attempt from Flenderson to control.
BOOM! RiiNG connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RiiP RiiNG really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
RiiNG darts in and clinches Flenderson up against the cage.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as RiiNG walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and RiiNG counters with a two punch combo.
Flenderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toby Flenderson's cut is getting worse.
Flenderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
RiiNG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson works his way into side control.
Flenderson is trying to get an arm triangle but RiiNG is defending well.
RiiNG is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if RiiNG can do anything to dispel that myth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RiiNG has escaped the position, nice work there.
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RiiNG is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson tries for a kimura but RiiNG is defending well.
Flenderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flenderson tries to advance position but instead RiiNG slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flenderson uses his free foot to push down on RiiNG's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for RiiNG.
Flenderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Flenderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
RiiNG tries to escape the position.
Flenderson looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flenderson is hanging on to RiiNG's back as he tries to escape.
Flenderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flenderson tries to get the hooks in deep but RiiNG pushed the leg off.
RiiNG tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flenderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flenderson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Flenderson!
Toby Flenderson retains his super heavyweight title!
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