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GCC: Friday the 14th PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touchin Bungholz (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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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, Randy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungholz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Bungholz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bungholz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bungholz is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bungholz wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Bungholz is controlling him well.
Bungholz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bungholz wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungholz is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Bungholz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bungholz circles away easily
and Bungholz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bungholz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bungholz drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bungholz off! Bungholz jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Bungholz wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Bungholz is having none of it.
Bungholz tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bungholz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bungholz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bungholz looks gassed!
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Bungholz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bungholz manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Bungholz's guard.
Bungholz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bungholz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bungholz wants to take Johnson's back here but Johnson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Johnson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Johnson and Bungholz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bungholz tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Bungholz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bungholz's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touchin Bungholz dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bungholz with a lazy takedown attempt
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Bungholz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bungholz manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Bungholz's guard.
Bungholz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bungholz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bungholz is breathing heavily.
Bungholz is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Bungholz wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bungholz.
Bungholz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bungholz is going olschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungholz has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson stops Bungholz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bungholz goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Bungholz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bungholz manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Bungholz's guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bungholz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bungholz is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bungholz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungholz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bungholz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touchin Bungholz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bungholz is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Bungholz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bungholz.
Bungholz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bungholz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson won't allow Bungholz to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bungholz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bungholz is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Bungholz seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Touchin Bungholz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungholz trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bungholz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Bungholz has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bungholz goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Bungholz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Bungholz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bungholz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touchin Bungholz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bungholz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touchin Bungholz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Jarfa Algoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raz Jarfa Algoul!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algoul has closed the distance and engaged Sherk in a clinch.
Sherk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Algoul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sherk's face.
Algoul lands a knee to the head.
Sherk tries to stall but Algoul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Algoul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Sherk or perhaps it was just good defense by Algoul which made him look bad.
Sherk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algoul lands a jab to the head.
Algoul blocks a jab.
Algoul misses with a straight right.
Sherk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sherk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Algoul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sherk's guard! Nice work there by Algoul!
Algoul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Algoul controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Algoul pushes his legs off easily.
Sherk 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.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sherk is working an open guard so Algoul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Algoul throws a head kick that Sherk semi-blocks.
Algoul moves into range and clinches up with Sherk.
Sherk misses with some punches.
Algoul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sherk tries to score a body lock takedown but Algoul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Algoul holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherk drops back down to his feet.
Sherk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Algoul manages to break the clinch.
Algoul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Algoul gets a clinch.
A short right from Algoul.
A short uppercut from Algoul.
Algoul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Algoul tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algoul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algoul clobbers Sherk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Algoul connects with a single shot there.
Algoul lands a jab-cross combination.
Sherk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Algoul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sherk to the mat! Sherk manages to get full guard.
Algoul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Algoul works over Sherk with some ground and pound from guard.
Algoul gets to his feet. Sherk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Algoul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Algoul landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Algoul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algoul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Algoul drives through and clinches with Sherk against the cage.
Algoul landing knees to the head.
Algoul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherk wants to clinch
and Algoul moves into the clinch.
Sherk goes for a takedown attempt but Algoul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sherk takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Algoul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sherk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algoul clinches up with Sherk and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Algoul's elbow.
Algoul connects with a knee to the head.
Sherk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Algoul landing knees to the head.
Algoul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Algoul holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherk drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Jarfa Algoul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice straight punches there by Algoul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Algoul.
Raz Jarfa Algoul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Algoul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Algoul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Algoul lands with a right hand.
Algoul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Algoul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sherk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sherk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algoul wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
Algoul is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Algoul is defending the position.
Algoul is looking to improve his position.
Sherk stops Algoul from getting back to his feet.
Sherk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sherk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Algoul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Algoul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Algoul postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk trying to control the position.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Algoul controlling him for the moment.
Sherk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Algoul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algoul gets to his feet. Sherk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Algoul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Algoul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Algoul throws a head kick that half lands.
Algoul drives through and clinches with Sherk against the cage.
Algoul leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Algoul.
Algoul stalling.
Sherk takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algoul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sherk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sherk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Algoul with a knee to the head.
Algoul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Algoul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algoul stands up from Sherk's guard - Algoul perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Algoul sprawls well. Algoul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk tries to clinch but Algoul moves out of range.
Algoul throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Jarfa Algoul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sherk avoids the head kick by Algoul.
Algoul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Algoul throws a hook to the side of Sherk's head but Sherk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sherk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sherk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Algoul is fending him off so far but Sherk persists. Nope, Algoul circles away and we're back to standing.
Algoul throws a nice head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Algoul.
Sherk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Algoul finds it's target.
Algoul lands a with a good body shot.
Sherk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Algoul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Algoul pushes Sherk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Algoul holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherk drops back down to his feet.
Algoul gets through Sherk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Algoul lands a left hand.
Algoul jumps guard and drags Sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk won't allow Algoul to get back to his feet.
Algoul is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sherk jumps guard.
Algoul won't allow Sherk to sweep him here.
Algoul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Algoul scores with a four punch combination!
Sherk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Algoul preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk has a closed guard, preventing Algoul from standing up.
Sherk wants to stand but Algoul is controlling the position.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Algoul pushes his legs off easily.
Raz Jarfa Algoul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Algoul from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algoul wanted to stand there but Sherk had control of the position.
Algoul stands up from Sherk's guard - Algoul perhaps looking for a knockout.
Algoul rushes Sherk and presses him up against the cage.
Sherk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Algoul scores with a knee to the head.
Algoul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Algoul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
Algoul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Algoul lands a slapping body shot.
Algoul clinches with his opponent.
Algoul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sherk pulls Algoul into guard.
Algoul preventing the sweep.
Sherk is working an open guard so Algoul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shogun Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Algoul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Algoul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sherk's head.
Algoul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sherk thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raz Jarfa Algoul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algoul 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raz Jarfa Algoul!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jakobo omka (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jakobo omka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schneider lands a left and a right that sends omka crashing to the canvas! Schneider dives into mount looking to finish!
omka is rocked!
It looks like jakobo omka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schneider avoids the attempt from omka to control.
omka is still in real trouble! Can Schneider finish him?
Schneider is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But omka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from omka!
omka seems to have recovered his senses.
Schneider wants to get back to his feet but omka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
omka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schneider dives on top into guard.
omka wants to sweep but no luck.
Schneider postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! omka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schneider, into his guard.
omka landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
omka blocks a head kick by Schneider.
Schneider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by omka.
Schneider throws a head kick that omka semi-blocks.
Schneider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows omka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
omka works over Schneider with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
omka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
omka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
omka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schneider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now omka has Schneider in his guard.
omka looks gassed!
Schneider postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! omka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schneider, into his guard.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing omka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking to stand up but omka isn't so interested in that idea.
omka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
omka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schneider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
omka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schneider has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
omka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schneider has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schneider is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
omka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schneider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
omka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Schneider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jakobo omka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schneider throws a head kick but omka moves out of range.
omka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schneider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
omka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schneider throws a sloppy head kick and omka moves out of range easily.
omka moves into range and clinches up with Schneider.
Schneider is looking to break free of the clinch but omka has double underhooks.
Schneider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schneider tries to circle away but omka has him pinned against the cage.
omka has Schneider pressed against the cage, preventing Schneider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schneider is looking to break free of the clinch but omka has double underhooks.
Schneider is trying to break free.
omka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
omka is breathing heavily.
omka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
omka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
omka stops Schneider from getting back to his feet.
omka throwing shots but Schneider is blocking nicely.
Schneider is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schneider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from omka.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schneider is trying to break the clinch but omka is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Schneider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Schneider wants to get back to striking at distance but omka won't allow it.
omka keeps control of Schneider as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schneider is trying to break free.
Schneider wants to break free but omka has control.
omka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
omka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
omka wants to pass the guard but Schneider is keeping the position.
omka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
jakobo omka has got the better of the ground game so far.
omka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
omka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schneider is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schneider has escaped and now he's on top!
Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but omka is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider drops back looking for a leg! omka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and omka manages to kick Schneider off! Schneider jumps back into omka's guard.
Schneider is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! omka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! omka has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
omka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Schneider misses with a wild combination.
Schneider goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schneider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schneider tries a head kick but it misses.
omka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
omka decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
omka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schneider!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jakobo omka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jakobo omka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
omka blocks a head kick by Schneider.
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Schneider.
Schneider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
omka tries to free his leg and advance position but Schneider is retaining full guard.
omka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
omka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schneider misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
omka blocks a head kick by Schneider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
omka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schneider to his feet.
Schneider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but omka circles away quickly and effectively.
Schneider tries a head kick but it misses.
omka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
omka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schneider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schneider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
omka swings around for an armbar but Schneider sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into omka's guard.
Schneider thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schneider drops back, looking for a kneebar! omka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. omka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from omka!
Schneider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
omka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schneider, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
omka scoring with punches from side control.
omka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schneider is avoiding damage well.
omka stands up and beckons Schneider to his feet.
Schneider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schneider throws a head kick but omka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schneider misses with a wild combination.
omka scores a takedown into full mount!
omka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schneider has managed to escape the submission attempt.
omka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Schneider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
omka avoids the head kick by Schneider.
omka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schneider has hold of omka's hands but omka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
jakobo omka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think omka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jakobo omka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roope Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Tony . Spiegel has chosen Cowboy bebop theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roope Hartikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiegel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartikainen.
Spiegel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen tries to bum rush Spiegel with a series of wild strikes but Spiegel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiegel.
Hartikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spiegel fails to land the takedown.
Spiegel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartikainen sprawls well. Hartikainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spiegel gets slowly back to his feet.
Spiegel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartikainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roope Hartikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Spiegel.
Spiegel looks gassed!
Hartikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hartikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hartikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hartikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiegel circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartikainen throws a right and a left that Spiegel avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hartikainen.
Spiegel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiegel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hartikainen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spiegel.
Hartikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiegel.
Spiegel shoots in for a takedown but Hartikainen shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen tries to bum rush Spiegel with a series of wild strikes but Spiegel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiegel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartikainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hartikainen looks to land a combination but Spiegel avoids it well.
Hartikainen throws a series of punches but Spiegel avoids them all with ease.
Spiegel blocks a jab.
Roope Hartikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiegel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartikainen tries to avoid it but Spiegel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartikainen to the ground. Hartikainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiegel instigates a clinch.
Hartikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spiegel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartikainen pinned against the cage. Hartikainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spiegel dodges the punch combination from Hartikainen.
Spiegel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartikainen.
Hartikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartikainen throws a series of punches but Spiegel moves out of range.
Spiegel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spiegel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartikainen's efforts to push away.
Hartikainen lands a nice uppercut.
Spiegel tries to pull guard but Hartikainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Spiegel drops back down to his feet.
Spiegel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spiegel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartikainen as he avoids it easily.
Hartikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartikainen 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.
Spiegel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartikainen swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Hartikainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spiegel slips a jab from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen throws a body punch but Spiegel moves out of range.
Hartikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiegel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartikainen's waist but Hartikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spiegel off to one side.
Spiegel ducks under a wild hook from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiegel closes the distance and clinches up with Hartikainen, looking for a takedown. Spiegel pushes Hartikainen against the cage but Hartikainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hartikainen.
Hartikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spiegel is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartikainen is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Spiegel hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roope Hartikainen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Macedonian Music. Jack Popov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Popov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Bob!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Bob scores with a four punch combination!
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Popov moves out of range easily.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob lands with an overhand left.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bob. That snapped Popov's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
William Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob misses with a double jab
and Popov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popov is posturing up here but Bob has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Popov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Popov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Bob! William Bob retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Halo. Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Demikovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Demikovic moves into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demikovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demikovic tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Demikovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Demikovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demikovic is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demikovic goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demikovic.
Demikovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demikovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
Demikovic looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson pushes Demikovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson drops Demikovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Demikovic looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Demikovic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Demikovic is unconscious as Johnson celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dwayne Johnson!
Dwayne Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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