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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tru Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tru Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tru Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne instigates a clinch.
Payne pulls guard effortlessly.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Payne wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Payne is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Payne.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Payne gets back to half guard.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payne tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Thompson is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
Thompson tries to stand and escape but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne is positioning himself well to prevent Thompson advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Payne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Payne trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Payne decides to stand up.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Thompson controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson pushes Payne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tru Payne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payne just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Payne prevents the takedown attempt.
Tru Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Thompson.
Payne lands an uppercut.
Payne lands a left hand.
Payne has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Payne won't allow it.
Thompson jumps guard but Payne stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payne decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne regains half guard.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson stands up from half guard.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
Thompson controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne stands up from Thompson's guard - Payne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thompson scores with a takedown into Payne's guard.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tru Payne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Payne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Payne decides to stand back up. Payne steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payne.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Payne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thompson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Payne's back instead.
Thompson doesn't have the hooks in and Payne manages to turn into his guard.
Payne postures up.
Payne gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Payne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Payne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Payne trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
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.
Payne won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Payne wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callum Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tru Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tru Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tru Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get It. Maik Valua struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Maik Valua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valua lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Valua misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook but Valua avoids it easily.
Valua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valua cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Valua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Valua instigates a clinch.
Valua manages to break the clinch.
Valua cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Valua misses with a series of wild punches.
Valua lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Valua stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!
Valua closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gracie out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maik Valua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Clowsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Grand Duel (Parte Prima) by Luis Bacalov. Rowan Clowsley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowan Clowsley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegg scores with a body shot.
Clowsley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clegg is fending him off so far but Clowsley persists. Nope, Clegg circles away and we're back to standing.
Clegg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clowsley cracks Clegg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clegg lands a right hook to the body.
Clegg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clowsley looks gassed!
Clegg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clegg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clowsley moves away.
Clegg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegg moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clowsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clegg throws a nice looking combination but Clowsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clowsley walks into a jab.
Clegg lands a really nice looking cross but Clowsley seems unphased.
Clegg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clowsley is rocked!
Clegg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clowsley. Clowsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clowsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Clegg finish him?
A jab from Clegg does it's job there.
Clowsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clowsley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clegg cracks Clowsley with a hook to the temple - Clowsley is on wobbly legs here! Clegg swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Clowsley falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clegg wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathaniel Clegg!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver. Mallon has chosen I Am Perfection - Dolph Ziggler as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev Mallon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Mallon.
Mallon blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kev Mallon has been cut.
Mallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Mallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kossu.
Kossu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kossu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Mallon's face as Kossu controls the position.
Kossu lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu tries for a kimura but Mallon is defending well.
Kossu laying and praying for a moment but Mallon takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallon wants to get back to his feet.
Kossu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kossu prevents Mallon from standing back up.
Kossu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kossu is looking to take a break and control but Mallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kossu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mallon misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kossu.
Kossu slips a straight right by Mallon.
Kossu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kossu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kossu stands and steps away. Mallon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws a front kick that sends Mallon stumbling back into the cage.
Kev Mallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kossu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kossu trying to control but Mallon is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kossu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kossu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kossu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kossu advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kev Mallon's cut.
That's time! Kossu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kossu clobbers Mallon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallon but Mallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallon misses with a wild body shot.
Mallon connects with a high kick.
Mallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Mallon ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mallon looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range.
Mallon lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Horrible takedown by Kossu or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallon moves out of range of the body kick from Kossu.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mallon's waist but Mallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
Kossu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mallon defends it nicely.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kossu throws a body punch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon throws a combination that misses
and Kossu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mallon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kossu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mallon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kossu, into his guard.
Mallon preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon wants to stand but Kossu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kossu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mallon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kossu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mallon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kossu pulls down on the head and he's put Mallon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Litran Kossu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Roosevelt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt lands with a big left! Laudinum is wobbled badly! Roosevelt comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Laudinum to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teddy Roosevelt!
Teddy Roosevelt retains his welterweight title!
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