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VFC 21: Linquo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley blocks a head kick by Green.
Green throws a head kick but Ridley moves out of range.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridley moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Green.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ridley moved out of range nicely.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley gets back to full guard.
Ridley wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ridley working a defensive guard here.
Green is fighting to break Ridley's control of his arms but Ridley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ridley trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ridley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ridley working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Ridley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Green has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ridley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Green is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ridley pulls down on the head and he's put Green to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Merv Ridley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton has chosen Blue Moon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chris Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton scores with a jab to the head.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Hatton misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Williams catches Hatton right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ricky Hatton has been cut.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Hatton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams pushes Hatton away with a front kick.
A big right from Hatton misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hatton.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatton slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatton blocks a jab.
Hatton misses with an uppercut.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatton misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Hatton lands a jab to the head.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatton.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams is looking to slow Hatton down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatton counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Hatton.
Williams throws a right hand that Hatton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatton also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Hatton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Hatton throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatton misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Hatton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatton misses the body punch
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hatton really felt that one!
Williams wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side
and Hatton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Hatton misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Hatton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hatton avoids them all with ease.
Williams wants to clinch
and Hatton counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to de liver by Hatton. Beautiful body shot.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatton throws out the jab.
Williams tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hatton avoids them all with ease.
Hatton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams closes the distance but Hatton moves to the side
and Hatton counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hatton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatton throws out the jab.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatton lands with a right hand.
Hatton throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Hatton counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatton looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Hatton lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Hatton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hatton stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatton thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hatton to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Hatton lands a lovely overhand right.
Ricky Hatton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Hatton.
Williams slips a straight right by Hatton.
Hatton misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams tries to clinch
and Hatton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Hatton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams clinches but Hatton breaks the clinch
and Hatton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves forwards but Hatton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hatton misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a front kick.
Hatton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hatton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatton is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Hatton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams misses with the combination.
Hatton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side
and Hatton counters with a nice body shot.
Hatton scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Hatton throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams is rocked!
Hatton connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Williams to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hatton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Hatton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Loyal to no one - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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207 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 1, fighting out of London, James Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Phillips wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Phillips tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karlsson's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Phillips is trying to ground and pound but Karlsson uses the momentary lack of control by Phillips to regain half guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well.
Phillips trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phillips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phillips seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karlsson for as long as he can get away with.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Phillips seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Phillips just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson lands with a nice combination. Phillips backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Phillips scores with a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
James Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Karlsson.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Phillips is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Phillips gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Karlsson prevents Phillips from improving position.
Phillips in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips tries for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well.
Phillips working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Phillips's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Phillips thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four 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.
Phillips misses with a punch to the head.
Phillips trying to control.
Karlsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phillips.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stefan Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Phillips with that takedown attempt.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Karlsson looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips fails with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a big head kick but Phillips shrugs it off.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
James Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phillips is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phillips shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stefan Karlsson.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stefan Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between roy bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think bull might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to do it. Gracie has chosen Apaga Nao Bate as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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162 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, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, roy bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged bull in a clinch.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
bull tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
bull manages to break the clinch.
bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
roy bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bull shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bull counters with a left hand that sends Gracie to the canvas!
Gracie is rocked!
bull postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! bull keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from bull and the ref steps in to end the fight! bull can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). roy bull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcibiade Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roy d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun. d has chosen do it as his entrance music. roy d has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alcibiade Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, roy d!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says d as he avoids it easily.
d throws an overhand right that drops Black like a sack of potatoes! d dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). roy d!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Unski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smells Like Humppa. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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177 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Veijo Unski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Unski connects with a high kick.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Unski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unski 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.
Unski won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washington wants to stand up but Unski is controlling him.
Washington is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Unski 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Unski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Unski persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Unski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unski shoots in but no luck this time.
Unski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Unski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washington has one foot on Unski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Unski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Unski is breathing heavily.
Unski gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington kicks Unski off and gets back to his feet.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Unski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Washington has Unski pushed against the cage.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unski can't get the takedown.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Unski up against the cage.
Unski avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Augustus Washington.
Unski 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.
Washington kicks Unski off and gets to his feet.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Washington instigates a clinch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Unski.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unski tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Unski takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unski avoids the head kick by Washington.
Unski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unski shoots in and drives through. Washington sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Unski shoots in.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unski shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unski.
It looks like Veijo Unski has been cut.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Unski swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Unski shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington tries to clinch up but Unski circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Unski on that attempt.
Unski avoids the head kick by Washington.
Unski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington pushes Unski up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Washington's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unski up against the cage.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington stalling.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Unski avoids the damage to the body.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Unski.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington prevents Unski from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unski is trying to break free.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unski tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unski as Washington tries to tie him up.
Unski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Unski is blocking nicely.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Unski has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veijo Unski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Unski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Washington to the mat! Washington manages to get full guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Unski is proving a slippery customer.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Unski distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Unski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unski trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Unski has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unski's face.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Washington.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Unski blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Unski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Unski avoids the damage to the body.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Unski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unski avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unski is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unski blocks the elbow strike.
Unski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Unski takes a knee right on the jaw!
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.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unski's face.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Veijo Unski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Washington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Flobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Flobble will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Flobble!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valjakkala slips under a jab from Flobble.
Valjakkala fails with the takedown.
Flobble throws a left that rocks Valjakkala and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Flobble dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Valjakkala regain composure!
It looks like Juha Valjakkala has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flobble wants to stand but Valjakkala has his arm trapped.
Flobble stands up.
Flobble misses with a kick to the body.
Valjakkala fails with the takedown.
Valjakkala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet but Valjakkala drags him back down.
Valjakkala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valjakkala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valjakkala prevents Flobble from escaping the position.
Valjakkala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flobble is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valjakkala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flobble is letting Valjakkala control him for a moment.
Valjakkala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Valjakkala misses with the ground and pound.
Flobble sneaks out the side door and pushes Valjakkala away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flobble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flobble throws a right hand that Valjakkala ducks under and follows up with a left that Valjakkala also avoids with ease.
Flobble throws a jab when Valjakkala was well out of range.
Stuart Flobble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flobble stuffs the takedown attempt from Valjakkala. Valjakkala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Valjakkala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flobble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flobble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valjakkala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flobble lands a nice shot that snaps Valjakkala's head back.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Flobble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valjakkala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flobble's waist but Flobble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valjakkala off to one side.
Valjakkala gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flobble tries to kick Valjakkala off but Valjakkala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valjakkala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valjakkala trying to pass the guard but Flobble defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Valjakkala.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valjakkala connects with a nice short shot to Flobble's temple.
Valjakkala drops an elbow to the side of Flobble's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flobble looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valjakkala throwing shots but Flobble is blocking nicely.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet.
Valjakkala is trying to control the action in half guard but Flobble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flobble looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valjakkala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flobble swivels and escapes.
Valjakkala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valjakkala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flobble is fending him off so far but Valjakkala persists. Nope, Flobble circles away and we're back to standing.
Valjakkala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flobble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valjakkala shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flobble jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
Flobble scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Valjakkala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valjakkala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valjakkala 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flobble is pushing Valjakkala's head away, looking to escape. Valjakkala manages to hold on to the position though.
Flobble is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valjakkala connects with a decent elbow.
Flobble pushes Valjakkala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valjakkala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Flobble's face as Valjakkala controls the position.
Valjakkala cracks Flobble with a big elbow.
Valjakkala prevents Flobble from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Flobble's face as Valjakkala controls the position.
Valjakkala trying to control the action but Flobble is working from the bottom.
Valjakkala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Flobble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Valjakkala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valjakkala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flobble misses with a hook.
Flobble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valjakkala.
Valjakkala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flobble sprawls well initially but Valjakkala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valjakkala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flobble is looking to escape.
Valjakkala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala prevents Flobble from standing back up.
Flobble avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valjakkala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flobble defending well though.
Valjakkala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flobble is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valjakkala connects with a nice short shot to Flobble's temple.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flobble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valjakkala stops Flobble from standing up.
Valjakkala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flobble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valjakkala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flobble's head.
Flobble keeping moving, preventing Valjakkala from controlling successfully.
Valjakkala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flobble wants to stand up but Valjakkala is controlling him.
Flobble being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flobble wants to stand up but Valjakkala is controlling him.
Valjakkala advances to half guard.
Valjakkala wants to work for an arm triangle but Flobble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valjakkala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valjakkala connects with a nice short shot to Flobble's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valjakkala lands a nice short elbow.
Flobble pushes Valjakkala off looking to stand but Valjakkala dives back in and keeps control.
Valjakkala thows a huge punch but Flobble dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Valjakkala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valjakkala is keen to just control but Flobble is a slippery customer.
Valjakkala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flobble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valjakkala.
Flobble is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valjakkala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flobble but Flobble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valjakkala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flobble is trying to stand up here but Valjakkala is controlling him well.
Juha Valjakkala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valjakkala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala trying to control the action but Flobble is working from the bottom.
Valjakkala prevents Flobble from standing back up.
Valjakkala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valjakkala drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flobble wants to stand and escape but Valjakkala is having none of it.
Valjakkala throwing strikes but missing.
Valjakkala landing with the ground and pound.
Flobble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valjakkala passes Flobble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Valjakkala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juha Valjakkala's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valjakkala.
Flobble with a nice cross.
Valjakkala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flobble.
Juha Valjakkala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valjakkala shoots in but Flobble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flobble misses with a wild combination.
Flobble throws a hook but Valjakkala avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Flobble misses the target.
Flobble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valjakkala tries for a takedown but Flobble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Valjakkala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flobble throws a combination. Valjakkala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Flobble misses.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Flobble strikes.
Valjakkala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flobble is trying to stand back up but Valjakkala is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valjakkala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valjakkala is just content to waste time from the top position. Flobble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valjakkala throws and elbow that misses. Flobble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valjakkala's guard. Nice move by Flobble!
Valjakkala has a closed guard, preventing Flobble from standing up.
Valjakkala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flobble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flobble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valjakkala working a defensive guard here.
Flobble is looking to stand up but Valjakkala won't let him.
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.
Valjakkala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flobble wanted to stand there but Valjakkala had control of the position.
Valjakkala throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Flobble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flobble is looking to stand up but Valjakkala won't let him.
Flobble postures up.
Valjakkala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flobble stopping the sweep attempt from Valjakkala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flobble wants to get up but he can't break Valjakkala's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valjakkala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flobble preventing the sweep.
Flobble trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valjakkala's guard.
Valjakkala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flobble manages to get himself to full guard.
Flobble wants to stand up but Valjakkala is controlling him.
Valjakkala controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Flobble is looking to stand up but Valjakkala isn't so interested in that idea.
Flobble pushes Valjakkala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Valjakkala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valjakkala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flobble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flobble tries to kick Valjakkala off but Valjakkala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valjakkala tries to pass to full mount but Flobble defends it.
Valjakkala is working hard here to advance position.
Valjakkala wants to take a breather but Flobble is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Valjakkala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valjakkala 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Valjakkala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Taylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor dances in with a quick combination. Smith is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Taylor snaps Smith's head back. Smith stumbles backwards against the cage. Taylor steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smith's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smith just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Taylor!
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