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GFL Ultimate Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris RipponSwaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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174 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris RipponSwaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Crusher!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RipponSwaine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as RipponSwaine sprawls well. RipponSwaine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
RipponSwaine slaps away a takedown attempt from Crusher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crusher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crusher misses with a head kick.
RipponSwaine lands a nice shot that snaps Crusher's head back.
Crusher is rocked!
Crusher looks gassed!
Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
Crusher misses with a body shot
and RipponSwaine counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RipponSwaine throws a monster overhand right that drops Crusher! RipponSwaine follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris RipponSwaine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jabar omer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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, jabar omer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to clinch but omer is having none of it.
omer shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
omer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
omer gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and omer counters with a takedown into side control.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
omer lands an elbow.
omer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reynolds wants to control but omer postures up.
Reynolds looking for a sweep but omer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reynolds throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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.
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
omer is breathing heavily.
omer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with omer in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but omer pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
omer prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
omer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and omer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
omer trying to control the pace.
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but omer pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
omer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jabar omer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
omer swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and omer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by omer.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.
Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. omer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reynolds Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take omer's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omer breaks Reynolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and omer defends well.
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. omer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reynolds Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take omer's back instead.
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.
omer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
omer turns into Reynolds and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
jabar omer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
omer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, omer has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
omer is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
omer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds is looking for a triangle but omer pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.
Reynolds is looking for a triangle but omer pushes his legs off easily.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but omer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that jabar omer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reynolds tries to clinch but omer moves away
and omer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
Reynolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. omer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. omer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
omer trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.
Reynolds throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. omer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
omer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and omer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.
omer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has his foot on omer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. omer works his way back into a safe position though.
Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
omer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
omer tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds blocks the strikes from omer.
jabar omer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but omer is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
jabar omer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well omer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jabar omer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marko Markovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Rick Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Rick Connor has been cut.
Markovic lands with a hook. Connor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Connor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Markovic sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Connor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Connor.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor looks gassed!
Connor takes one to the chin there.
Connor is rocked!
That has opened up Rick Connor's cut even more.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic throws an overhand right that drops Connor like a sack of potatoes! Markovic dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Markovic!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Bisping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bisping.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Bisping tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Nice shot by Bisping.
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!
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bisping there.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Bisping throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Murray stumbling backwards into the cage! Murray bounces back off the cage towards Bisping, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bisping lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bisping celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Bisping!
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