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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Emmanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caleb Emmanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saunders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saunders prevents Emmanuel from getting the reversal.
Saunders throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emmanuel tries to improve his position but instead Saunders has taken his back!
Emmanuel trying to control the action but Saunders just sinks the hooks in.
Saunders trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Emmanuel doesn't escape.
Saunders keeps control of the position as Emmanuel tries to break free.
Emmanuel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Saunders is not going to allow Emmanuel to sit and survive in this position.
Saunders is trying to stick to Emmanuel's back but Emmanuel is turning into Saunders. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saunders's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emmanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emmanuel wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Emmanuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Emmanuel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top!
Emmanuel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Saunders should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Emmanuel has tightened it up now! Saunders should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Emmanuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Sammakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sammakko is looking to clinch.
Sammakko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sammakko is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Sammakko dodges the ground and pound from Stevenson.
Sammakko is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson lands an elbow.
Stevenson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sammakko to see if he's OK.
Sammakko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sammakko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stevenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sammakko pulls his head out easily.
Sammakko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevenson is just riding it out for now. Sammakko eventually gives up the hold.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sammakko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sammakko is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sammakko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Stevenson punching from the bottom.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Sammakko controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevenson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevenson tries to pass to full mount but Sammakko defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sammakko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sammakko moves into full guard.
Sammakko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson stands up over Sammakko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sammakko has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sammakko wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevenson works over Sammakko with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sammakko's guard.
Stevenson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Sammakko blocks nicely.
Sammakko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
Stevenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sammakko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christopher Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Sammakko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sammakko manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Sammakko's guard.
Stevenson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevenson is in close to Sammakko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammakko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson works over Sammakko with some ground and pound from guard.
Sammakko has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson cracks Sammakko with a solid left hand.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevenson postures up.
Sammakko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson distracts Sammakko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sammakko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sammakko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
Sammakko working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
Sammakko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stevenson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sammakko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stevenson's back instead.
Stevenson breaks Sammakko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stevenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Stevenson postures up in Sammakko's guard and throws a big left but Sammakko blocks it.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammakko 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sammakko was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevenson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sammakko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sammakko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stevenson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sammakko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stevenson's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sammakko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sammakko, pushing him back against the cage.
Sammakko wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Sammakko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to trip Sammakko. He has hold of a leg but Sammakko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sammakko's head.
Sammakko controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammakko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson distracts Sammakko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stevenson cracks Sammakko with a solid left hand.
Stevenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
Sammakko working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Sammakko is trying to control the position but Stevenson postures up.
Sammakko has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammakko has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson postures up and lands a big shot to Sammakko's brow.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sammakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
Sammakko is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
Christopher Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Sammakko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sammakko manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Sammakko's guard.
Stevenson scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four 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.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
Stevenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammakko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Savage Harpsichord . Logan Bishop has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Predator Burns has been cut.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop actively working from the bottom here.
Burns uses his free foot to push down on Bishop's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bishop.
Burns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bishop is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bishop and Burns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop regains half guard.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
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.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Bishop defends it.
Bishop wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bishop's guard now.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop connects with the punch.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Bishop lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Logan Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Predator Burns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bishop throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Burns throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop slips under a jab from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns slips a straight right by Bishop.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bishop misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns scores with a jab.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns gets to mount! Bishop was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bishop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bishop defends it well.
Bishop manages to get to full guard.
Bishop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burns!
Bishop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Burns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Bishop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bishop.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop gets to his feet - Burns follows without any prompting.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Burns feints and as Bishop raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishop has escaped and now he's on top!
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Predator Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bishop is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.
Bishop tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burns controls his leg.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Bishop stands up from half guard.
Burns defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns advances nicely into full mount.
Bishop bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Bishop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Bishop wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Burns backs away looking to recover.
Burns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Predator Burns.
I think Burns 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Predator Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Home by BZ's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pikari throws a body punch but Karlsen moves out of range.
Karlsen is looking to clinch.
Pikari thows a body shot but no joy.
Pikari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsen moves in looking to clinch but Pikari pushes him off.
Pikari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pikari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pikari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pikari looks to land a combination but Karlsen avoids it well.
Pikari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsen pinned against the cage. Karlsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pikari circles away.
Karlsen wants to clinch up but Pikari keeps it at a distance.
Pikari throws a nice looking combination but Karlsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsen moves away from the strike by Pikari.
Karlsen defending well as Pikari loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen tries to clinch there but Pikari circles away.
Karlsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Pikari with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Pikari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pikari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pikari misses with a low kick.
Pikari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karlsen is trying to defend but Pikari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pikari looks to land a strike but Karlsen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pikari tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsen working a defensive guard here.
Karlsen looking for a guillotine here but Pikari defends easily.
Karlsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pikari.
Pikari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karlsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pikari lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsen is on top in guard.
Pikari wants to sweep here but Karlsen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pikari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsen wants to pass the guard but Pikari is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karlsen defends well.
Karlsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pikari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikari trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsen is proving a slippery customer.
Karlsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pikari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pikari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pikari!
Karlsen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pikari has hold of Karlsen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Karlsen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pikari cranks the arm and Karlsen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Karlsen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sampsa Pikari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timbe Suomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rogalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Timbe Suomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Rogalski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Timbe Suomi has been cut.
Suomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Rogalski misses.
Suomi dives in and grabs Rogalski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogalski pushes down on Suomi's head and hops out.
Suomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suomi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timbe Suomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suomi ducks under a wild hook from Rogalski.
Suomi dodges the punch combination from Rogalski.
Suomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogalski.
Rogalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogalski gets caught flat footed, as Suomi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogalski wants to get back to his feet but Suomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suomi slips nicely into half guard.
Rogalski is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suomi moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suomi grinds an elbow into Rogalski's temple.
Suomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogalski, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suomi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rogalski!
Rogalski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Suomi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Suomi extends the arm and Rogalski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timbe Suomi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passmoor has chosen L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaz Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNulty avoids it really well and circles away.
McNulty punishes Passmoor's body with a nice straight punch.
Passmoor has closed the distance and engaged McNulty in a clinch.
Passmoor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McNulty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Passmoor manages to get himself to full guard.
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNulty tries to free his leg and advance position but Passmoor is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passmoor looking for a sweep. Not yet Passmoor, not yet.
McNulty tries to free his leg and advance position but Passmoor is retaining full guard.
McNulty pushes down on Passmoor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McNulty slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Passmoor is trying to stand.
McNulty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McNulty tries to pass to full mount but Passmoor defends it.
Passmoor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McNulty.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passmoor is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McNulty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
A shot to de liver by McNulty. Beautiful body shot.
McNulty misses with a wild body shot.
McNulty with a jab.
Passmoor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Passmoor shoots for a double leg takedown but McNulty sprawls well. He's pushed Passmoor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Passmoor looks gassed!
McNulty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Passmoor.
Passmoor tries to clinch but McNulty moves out of range.
Passmoor shoots for a double leg takedown but McNulty sprawls well. He's pushed Passmoor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carver McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaz Passmoor.
Passmoor tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McNulty swings for the body but Passmoor moves out of range.
Passmoor tries for a takedown but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNulty with a nice cross.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for McNulty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty stuffs the takedown attempt from Passmoor. Passmoor gets slowly back to his feet.
McNulty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNulty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McNulty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaz Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNulty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Passmoor momentarily.
Passmoor is rocked!
McNulty lands a huge takedown. Passmoor is out but the ref is slow to react and McNulty lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Passmoor lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver McNulty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Foo Fighters - My Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Larsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stringer throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stringer throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stringer misses with an uppercut.
Larsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Larsson there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stringer should have avoided that one.
Larsson misses with a wild combination.
Stringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Stringer.
Larsson throws a hook but Stringer avoids it easily.
Stringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stringer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stringer checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stringer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsson, as that shot connected.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Stringer lands a body shot.
Stringer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Stringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Stringer misses.
Stringer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stringer is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsson, right into the meat.
Stringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Larsson lands.
A combination from Stringer does no damage.
Stringer misses with a hook.
Larsson connects with the punch.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Stringer dodges the punch combination from Larsson.
Stringer throws a lazy head kick
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Larsson throws out a loose jab but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson wants to land a leg kick but Stringer is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a low kick, looking for Stringer's leg but Stringer calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Larsson.
Stringer slips under a jab from Larsson.
Stringer misses with a straight right.
Larsson slips a straight right by Stringer.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsson misses with a low kick.
Stringer slips a jab and a cross from Larsson.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Larsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a series of strikes that have Larsson backpedaling.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Stringer.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stringer.
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.
Stringer scores with the left hand. Larsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Larsson.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson swinging wilding here.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stringer.
Stringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stringer swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Stringer misses with a leg kick
and Larsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larsson feints and then cracks Stringer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stringer down.
Stringer is looking to wear down Larsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringer lands with a nice combination. Larsson backs away looking to recover.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stringer works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsson.
Stringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Stringer scores with a shot to the body.
Avon Stringer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Stringer finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Larsson scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stringer was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsson.
A right-left combo lands from Stringer.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stringer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Stringer 's knee.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer throws a combination that misses
and Larsson counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stringer misses the jab.
Stringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Stringer throws a lazy head kick
and Larsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Larsson tests Stringer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stringer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stringer misses.
Larsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larsson defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Stringer misses.
Stringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
A jab from Larsson finds it's way through Stringer's defenses.
Johan Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stringer's sensitive parts.
Stringer slips under a jab.
Larsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stringer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking.
Larsson misses with a leg kick.
Stringer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson lands a jab to Stringer's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer moves away from the strike by Larsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson moves into range and clinches up with Stringer.
Larsson has Stringer pushed against the cage.
Stringer tries to score a body lock takedown but Larsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Larsson cracks Stringer with a nice body shot.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stringer blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson works on Stringer's body with a couple of short punches.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Stringer is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Stringer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stringer wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Larsson stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stringer misses the target.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer thows a body shot but no joy.
Stringer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stringer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Larsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Stringer swinging wilding here.
Stringer moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stringer misses with a body punch
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsson staying out of range there.
Larsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stringer on the side of the head.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsson, right into the meat.
Stringer misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a three punch combo that has Stringer backing up. Stringer nods at Larsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Stringer throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Stringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Stringer is out of range.
Stringer misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stringer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larsson throws a hook to the side of Stringer's head but Stringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stringer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a slapping body shot.
Stringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stringer manages to avoid it.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson misses with a hook. Stringer ducked under it nicely.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Larsson throws out a loose jab but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson staying out of range there.
Stringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stringer throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stringer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larsson counters with a good low kick that Stringer was not able to check.
Larsson misses with a hook. Stringer ducked under it nicely.
Stringer throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Stringer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stringer.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson lands with a right hand.
Stringer throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Avon Stringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer avoids a kick to the body.
Larsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringer counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Stringer misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer checks a low kick from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a leg kick.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Stringer.
Larsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Larsson moved away.
Johan Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stringer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stringer works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stringer.
Larsson scores with a shot to the body.
Larsson scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stringer.
Larsson throws a body punch but Stringer moves out of range.
Larsson throws a body punch but Stringer moves out of range.
Stringer misses with a double jab.
Larsson cracks Stringer with an open hand slap.
Stringer misses with a body shot
and Stringer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsson scores with a nice strike.
Larsson misses with a straight left.
Stringer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stringer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Stringer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Larsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen The Blood of Cuchulainn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Quinn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Garcia misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Quinn saw that one coming.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinn.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
A jab from Quinn finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Quinn's shoulder, as Quinn tries to avoid the shot.
Quinn defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Quinn with a nice cross.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Quinn digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
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!
Quinn throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Garcia colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Quinn as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Garcia is left battered and dazed whilst Quinn and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Quinn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to throw the jab but Stiglitz is out of range.
Brown throws a jab when Stiglitz was well out of range.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a hook but Stiglitz blocks it.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiglitz moves away.
Jack Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stiglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stiglitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown takes a swing at Stiglitz's ribcage but misses.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stiglitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stiglitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stiglitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Stiglitz moves out of range.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stiglitz counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Stiglitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Stiglitz lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stiglitz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Hugo Stiglitz has been cut.
Stiglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stiglitz slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Stiglitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Stiglitz counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Brown! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Stiglitz!
Hugo Stiglitz is the new welterweight champion!
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