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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Marsh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh gets a clinch.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Marsh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Marsh is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
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!
Marsh keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan works over Marsh with some ground and pound from guard.
Marsh wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh looking for subs off his back but Ryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryan lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Marsh is having none of it.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsh is trying to control but can't.
Ryan trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Ryan.
Marsh has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Marsh looks gassed!
Marsh trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marsh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
Marsh trying to land knees to the body.
Marsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matt Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Marsh.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan pulls guard.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Marsh didn't expect that.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Marsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marsh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marsh wants to stand up but Ryan manages to regain full guard.
Marsh trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Ryan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marsh throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Marsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marsh lands a slapping body shot.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Matt Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Ryan.
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Marsh feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Marsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsh counters with a single leg into guard. Ryan didn't expect that.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh postures up.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
Matt Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Marsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan taking a break here but Marsh is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ryan is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Matt Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marsh working a defensive guard but Ryan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ryan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryan counters by clinching up.
Marsh tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryan pulls Marsh into guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsh's guard.
Marsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marsh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Ryan.
Marsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marsh with a poor takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marsh's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marsh, up you get!
Ryan feints and as Marsh raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marsh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
Marsh landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to land elbow strikes but Ryan uses the position to regain half guard.
Marsh wants to stand up but Ryan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ryan is looking to control Marsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Marsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan is looking to control Marsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakcob Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakcob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glover wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown stands and steps away. Glover gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glover's knee momentarily.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Glover throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glover. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glover to his feet.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paul Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover takes one on the button.
Glover takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Glover back into the ropes.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glover up against the ropes.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Glover.
Brown cracks Glover with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Glover is controlling the position.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Glover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Glover has him pressed against the ropes.
Glover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Glover gets tackled into the ropes by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Glover as the two fighters clinch.
Brown is looking to control Glover's arms but Glover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the ropes.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Glover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a double jab
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Glover throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Glover fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jakcob Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glover's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glover's knee momentarily.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
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!
Glover avoids the head kick by Brown.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Glover did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown passes to full mount!
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glover is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glover tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakcob Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Glover misses with a double jab
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Glover stalls.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Glover just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Paul Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakcob Brown.
Glover jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown pushes down on Glover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Glover 's knee.
Glover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is thwarting Glover's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Glover is not content to let Brown control the position.
Glover is trying to control but can't.
Brown is keen to just control but Glover is a slippery customer.
Glover trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Glover wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Glover.
Paul Glover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glover misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glover's knee momentarily.
Brown scores with a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Brown is standing up over Glover. Glover looks to escape but Brown dives into side control.
Brown decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glover's guard.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Glover.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to control but Glover is keeping him busy.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown moves into full mount! Glover won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakcob Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Glover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Glover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking to escape.
Brown 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.
Glover gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glover pushes Brown off and scrambles back to his feet.
Glover misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glover to the mat! Glover manages to get full guard.
Brown stays in close to Glover's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Brown is standing up over Glover. Glover looks to escape but Brown dives into side control.
Jakcob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glover is not content to let Brown control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Glover uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakcob Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakcob Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Dobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I came to bring the pain!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dobbin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbin with a poor takedown
and Bova counters with a stiff right hand.
Bova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobbin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Dobbin.
Dobbin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bova letting Dobbin take a breather here.
Bova is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dobbin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dobbin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbin pulls guard.
Dobbin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bova lands a couple of digs.
Dobbin controls Bova momentarily but Bova frees himself.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobbin, not yet.
Dobbin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dobbin is looking to take a break and control but Bova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bova actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bova tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dobbin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dobbin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobbin's guard.
Bova chips away with some ground and pound.
Bova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobbin trying to control the position.
Bova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dobbin trying to control the position.
Dobbin wants to stand up but Bova is controlling him.
Bova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bova postures up in Dobbin's guard and throws a big left but Dobbin blocks it.
Bova preventing the sweep.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dobbin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bova's guard.
Dobbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbin wants to stand but Bova is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dobbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gary Dobbin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bova shoots and misses
and Dobbin counters with a shoot takedown. Bova fights it but they end up in guard.
Dobbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Dobbin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dobbin moves into the clinch.
Bova is working for takedown but Dobbin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dobbin gets underhooks to prevent Bova's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobbin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bova counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dobbin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dobbin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobbin thows a huge punch but Bova dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova is not content to let Dobbin control the position.
Bova manages to get to full guard.
Bova can't keep his opponent in guard - Dobbin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dobbin is keen to just control but Bova is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dobbin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobbin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobbin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bova can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dobbin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is bucking up trying to escape but Dobbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dobbin wants to control the pace but Bova is squirming around nicely.
Dobbin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dobbin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dobbin scoring with strikes but Bova is staying in there.
Bova blocking the ground and pound.
Dobbin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bova is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bova and Dobbin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bova tries to buck Dobbin off but Dobbin is having none of it.
Bova being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dobbin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dobbin's guard now.
Bova with a nice head shot there.
Dobbin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobbin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobbin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobbin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dobbin is trying to keep Bova in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary Dobbin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dobbin misses with a takedown
and Bova counters with a shoot takedown. Dobbin fights it but they end up in guard.
Bova throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobbin is looking for a triangle but Bova pushes his legs off easily.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dobbin wants to sweep here but Bova controlling him for the moment.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bova postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tony Bova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bova postures up.
Dobbin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gary Dobbin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dobbin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bova is nestled in close to Dobbin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bova stops Dobbin from getting back to his feet.
Dobbin wants to get back to full guard.
Bova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobbin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dobbin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dobbin taking some punishment here, with Bova in his half guard.
Dobbin is trying to maintain the position but Bova is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobbin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobbin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dobbin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dobbin won't be happy with that.
Tony Bova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dobbin.
Bova cracks Dobbin with a big elbow.
Dobbin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bova is chipping away with strikes.
Dobbin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bova connects with a decent elbow.
Dobbin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dobbin can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Bova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbin gets back to half guard.
Dobbin wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dobbin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dobbin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand comes to the ring accompanied by Russell Brand and Katie Perry. John Grisham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Grisham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grisham's half guard.
Grisham is not content to let Brand control the position.
Brand is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grisham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grisham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Brand seems content to control.
Brand really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grisham wants to improve his position but Brand is controlling well.
We're going to have a standup here because Russell Brand wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grisham misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grisham can't keep his opponent in guard - Brand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grisham wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand wants to pass to mount but Grisham is defending the position.
Grisham is looking to improve his position.
Brand is trying to control. Grisham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grisham is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Russell Brand.
Brand scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grisham is rocked!
It looks like John Grisham has been cut.
Brand connects with a stiff jab that staggers Grisham - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russell Brand!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Craig David - Rise and Fall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris TimeBomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TimeBomber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
TimeBomber jumps into guard, dragging David to the mat.
David throwing strikes from guard but TimeBomber blocks nicely.
TimeBomber looking for a sweep. Not yet TimeBomber, not yet.
TimeBomber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
David postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David stops TimeBomber from standing up.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TimeBomber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David works over TimeBomber with some ground and pound from guard.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TimeBomber looking to control.
David preventing the sweep.
TimeBomber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is in close to TimeBomber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David gets to his feet - TimeBomber follows without any prompting.
David shoots in for a double leg but TimeBomber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TimeBomber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber shoots and misses
and David counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TimeBomber looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David postures up.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David 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.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
David distracts TimeBomber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
David has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
TimeBomber working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David postures up in TimeBomber's guard and throws a big left but TimeBomber blocks it.
David works over TimeBomber with some ground and pound from guard.
David has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TimeBomber is proving hard to escape from.
David trying to control but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
TimeBomber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TimeBomber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David is working TimeBomber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David passes TimeBomber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. David connects with a nice short shot to TimeBomber's temple.
David is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TimeBomber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time David.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David wants to control but TimeBomber is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
TimeBomber shoots and misses
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TimeBomber's guard.
David trying to stand up but can't free himself from TimeBomber's guard.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
TimeBomber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David wants to control from the top but TimeBomber keeps moving.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
David engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
David lands a couple of elbows.
TimeBomber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
David wants to pass the guard but TimeBomber is keeping the position.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
TimeBomber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TimeBomber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craig David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TimeBomber looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
TimeBomber is working an open guard so David takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber tries for a takedown but David circles away easily
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TimeBomber's guard.
TimeBomber wants to control but David passes easily into half guard.
David works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by David.
A nice elbow there by David.
TimeBomber is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David lands with some strikes.
TimeBomber is still in real trouble! Can David finish him?
David postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! TimeBomber is out cold - huge knockout for David!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rockafella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockafella kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fire Starter - The Prodigy. Big Mel Manhoef is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Rockafella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockafella dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Rockafella's head and hops out.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockafella shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Rockafella tries for a takedown but Manhoef circles away easily
and Manhoef makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Rockafella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockafella shoots and misses
and Manhoef counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rockafella is breathing heavily.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Rockafella moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhoef.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockafella swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockafella will feel that in the morning.
Manhoef throws a head kick that Rockafella semi-blocks.
It looks like Brian Rockafella has been cut.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Rockafella tries for a takedown but Manhoef circles away easily
and Manhoef counters with a body kick that stops Rockafella in his tracks momentarily.
Manhoef throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockafella dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Rockafella's head and hops out.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockafella takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manhoef lands a big head kick that sends Rockafella tumbling to the mat! Manhoef takes a step backwards and waves Rockafella back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rockafella is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef has managed to clinch.
Manhoef drops Rockafella with a big knee straight up the middle! Rockafella is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Rockafella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Rockafella takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockafella seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockafella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Rockafella off balance momentarily.
Manhoef has closed the distance and engaged Rockafella in a clinch.
Manhoef is pressed up against the ropes. Rockafella has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manhoef down to the mat. Manhoef avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockafella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manhoef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Rockafella blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Rockafella down.
Big Mel Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a big head kick that sends Rockafella tumbling to the mat! Manhoef takes a step backwards and waves Rockafella back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brian Rockafella's cut is getting worse.
Manhoef lands a big head kick that sends Rockafella tumbling to the mat! Manhoef takes a step backwards and waves Rockafella back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rockafella wants to stay close but Manhoef steps back to make room for something. Rockafella seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Manhoef and Rockafella drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big Mel Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duirmund OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy Legs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
173 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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19
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duirmund OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Legs to counter with a crisp jab.
Legs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OBrien sprawls well initially but Legs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Legs stands up from half guard.
Legs shoots in and drives through. OBrien sprawls well.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legs.
Duirmund OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OBrien is trying to stand up here but Legs is controlling him well.
Legs is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
OBrien pushes Legs off looking to stand but Legs dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OBrien wants to clinch
and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OBrien fails with the takedown
and Legs counters with a takedown into side control.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Legs is putting a hurting on OBrien here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking to reverse the position.
OBrien is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Legs is controlling him well.
Legs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Legs dives in and grabs OBrien's left leg, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes down on Legs's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Legs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legs was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Legs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duirmund OBrien has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
OBrien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legs avoids it really well and circles away.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legs counters with a big head kick but OBrien shrugs it off.
Legs looks to land a combination. OBrien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OBrien misses with a low kick.
OBrien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Legs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OBrien's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OBrien closes the distance but Legs moves to the side
and Legs counters with a head kick.
OBrien cracks Legs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OBrien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legs moves away.
Legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Legs.
Legs throws a head kick but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien tries to clinch but Legs moves away
and Legs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Legs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
OBrien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legs stands up over OBrien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien managing to control the position.
Legs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is wriggling around but Legs manages to pass to half guard.
Legs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Legs trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Legs is very close to passing his half guard.
Legs tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Legs is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard but Legs has mounted him!
OBrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Legs maintains control.
Legs lands a nice shot to the head.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legs avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
Legs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs throws a head kick but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien lands a glancing blow to the side of Legs's head.
OBrien tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Legs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legs did well to prevent OBrien getting side control.
Crazy Legs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legs wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Legs is refusing to be controlled, as OBrien sits in half guard.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legs kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
OBrien fails with the takedown
and Legs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. OBrien is lucky that one didn't land flush.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Legs tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Legs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into Legs's guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Legs keeps moving.
Legs trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legs tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OBrien has managed to get both his arms back between Legs's legs - danger averted.
OBrien tries to stand but Legs is controlling from the bottom.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Legs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Legs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Legs lands but OBrien takes it in his stride.
Legs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OBrien wants to clinch
so Legs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
OBrien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Legs!
Legs tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
OBrien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OBrien jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Legs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Legs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but OBrien presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legs is looking to escape.
Legs prevents OBrien from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Legs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy The Ugly Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triston Baal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Triston Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy The Ugly Horse!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Ugly Horse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Ugly Horse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Ugly Horse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Ugly Horse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Ugly Horse postures up in Baal's guard and throws a big left but Baal blocks it.
The Ugly Horse postures up in Baal's guard and throws a big left but Baal blocks it.
The Ugly Horse throws a big right hand that misses.
The Ugly Horse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Ugly Horse lands a couple of elbows.
The Ugly Horse throwing strikes from guard but Baal blocks nicely.
Baal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse is looking to work some ground and pound but Baal has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baal holds on and takes a little breather.
The Ugly Horse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Ugly Horse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Ugly Horse won't allow Baal to sweep him here.
The Ugly Horse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Ugly Horse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baal is looking for a triangle but The Ugly Horse pushes his legs off easily.
Baal looking for a sweep. Not yet Baal, not yet.
The Ugly Horse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Ugly Horse throws a big right hand that misses.
The Ugly Horse passes Baal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Ugly Horse pushing down on Baal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Ugly Horse working Baal over with strikes.
The Ugly Horse lands with a punch from half guard.
The Ugly Horse lands with a punch from half guard.
The Ugly Horse is stalling here. Baal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Ugly Horse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The Ugly Horse is looking for a sweep.
Baal advances to mount.
The Ugly Horse is desperately trying to improve his position but Baal has a good base and remains in mount.
The Ugly Horse throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Ugly Horse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Ugly Horse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baal seems to be looking for submissions.
The Ugly Horse is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The Ugly Horse is looking to get to half guard.
Baal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baal misses with a head shot.
The Ugly Horse is in a horrible position here. Baal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal wants to control the pace but The Ugly Horse is squirming around nicely.
Baal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns The Ugly Horse that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baal lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ugly Horse manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Ugly Horse missing with punches from the bottom.
Baal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Ugly Horse is just riding it out for now. Baal eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ugly Horse tries to roll over but Baal keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy The Ugly Horse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baal lands with an overhand left.
Baal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Ugly Horse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baal looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Ugly Horse is one step ahead there.
Baal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Ugly Horse postures up and lands a big shot to Baal's brow.
The Ugly Horse slips nicely into half guard.
Baal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse lands with a punch from half guard.
The Ugly Horse lands with a punch from half guard.
The Ugly Horse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baal taking some punishment here, with The Ugly Horse in his half guard.
Baal taking some punishment here, with The Ugly Horse in his half guard.
The Ugly Horse lands strikes from half guard.
The Ugly Horse looks to land a strike but Baal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Ugly Horse is working Baal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ugly Horse trying to control the position from guard on top but Baal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baal can't keep his opponent in guard - The Ugly Horse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baal tries to roll over but The Ugly Horse keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse working the head and body with strikes.
The Ugly Horse wants to take a breather but Baal is having none of it.
The Ugly Horse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Ugly Horse throwing shots but Baal is blocking nicely.
Willy The Ugly Horse has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Ugly Horse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baal is looking to improve his position.
The Ugly Horse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Ugly Horse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baal is not content to let The Ugly Horse control the position.
Baal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Ugly Horse with a nice head shot there.
The Ugly Horse stopping the sweep attempt from Baal.
The Ugly Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Baal is retaining full guard.
Baal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Ugly Horse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Ugly Horse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Ugly Horse scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Ugly Horse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse stands up over Baal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Ugly Horse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Ugly Horse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Ugly Horse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Ugly Horse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Ugly Horse passes Baal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Ugly Horse lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ugly Horse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baal's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ugly Horse drops an elbow to the side of Baal's head.
Baal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Ugly Horse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy The Ugly Horse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baal takes a swing at The Ugly Horse's ribcage but misses.
Baal throws a lazy right hand but The Ugly Horse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Ugly Horse has a takedown stuffed.
Baal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Ugly Horse moves into the clinch.
Baal throws a punch but it's blocked by The Ugly Horse.
Baal throws a head punch that misses.
The Ugly Horse looking for a takedown.
The Ugly Horse has Baal pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Baal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy The Ugly Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Ugly Horse regains guard immediately.
The Ugly Horse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baal.
The Ugly Horse 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse keeping moving, preventing Baal from controlling successfully.
The Ugly Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baal looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Ugly Horse wants to sweep here but Baal controlling him for the moment.
Baal lands a couple of digs.
Baal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Ugly Horse striking off his back but it's not causing Baal any problems.
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.
The Ugly Horse scores with a nice shot.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Ugly Horse keeping full guard, as Baal tries to pass.
The Ugly Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Ugly Horse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baal!
The Ugly Horse with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! The Ugly Horse connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baal is trying desperately to improve position.
The Ugly Horse landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ugly Horse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Triston Baal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baal is working to get back to half guard.
The Ugly Horse working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Ugly Horse cracks Baal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Ugly Horse pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by The Ugly Horse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Ugly Horse scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baal?
The Ugly Horse with good strikes from the mount here!
The Ugly Horse lands a big shot to the head and Baal winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Willy The Ugly Horse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Forlan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aurelio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego Forlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio dives in and grabs Forlan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forlan pushes down on Aurelio's head and hops out.
Aurelio looks to clinch
and Forlan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Forlan - just one landing.
Aurelio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Rafael Aurelio has been cut.
Aurelio connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forlan 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 Forlan.
Forlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Forlan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aurelio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aurelio is trying to control Forlan's posture but Forlan avoids it.
Aurelio looks gassed!
A lull in the action here as Forlan stalls from top position.
Forlan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forlan counters with a straight right hand.
Forlan throws a shot to the body.
Forlan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Forlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Forlan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forlan.
Forlan takes the fight into the clinch.
Forlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forlan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice straight punches there by Forlan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forlan.
Forlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aurelio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Forlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelio doesn't seem bothered though.
Aurelio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forlan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forlan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aurelio did well to prevent Forlan getting side control.
Forlan controlling the action here.
Forlan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aurelio is working to get back to half guard.
Forlan content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Forlan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circle momentarily. Forlan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Rafael Aurelio's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice combination there by Forlan.
Aurelio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Forlan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Forlan.
Forlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice combination there by Forlan.
The cut above Rafael Aurelio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forlan dips to his left and cracks Aurelio with an uppercut!
Aurelio tries to keep at a distance but Forlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Forlan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forlan connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Forlan scores with a four punch combination!
Forlan gets the takedown into side control.
Forlan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aurelio to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Forlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Aurelio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Forlan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Forlan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Forlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelio is retaining full guard.
Aurelio trying to control the position.
Forlan stands up from Aurelio's guard - Forlan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Forlan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Forlan controls the pace.
Forlan prevents Aurelio from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forlan gets to his feet - Aurelio follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Forlan.
Forlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurelio's head.
Forlan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aurelio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forlan is in Aurelio's guard.
Forlan stays in close to Aurelio's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Forlan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aurelio, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forlan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aurelio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Forlan - just one landing.
Forlan misses with a head kick.
Forlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelio can do to turn this around?
Aurelio shoots and misses
and Forlan counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafael Aurelio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forlan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelio at a distance.
Forlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aurelio on the side of the head.
Forlan clobbers Aurelio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Forlan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Forlan.
Forlan gets a takedown into half guard.
Forlan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aurelio to get to his feet.
Aurelio wants to clinch but Forlan slips to the side
and Forlan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forlan.
Forlan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Forlan lands in his opponent's guard.
Forlan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Forlan lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forlan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
Aurelio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Forlan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Forlan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aurelio backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aurelio is defended easily by Forlan.
Aurelio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Forlan tests Aurelio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aurelio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Forlan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Forlan.
Forlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Forlan.
Forlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Forlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Aurelio's cut.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forlan!
Aurelio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forlan can pounce on him.
Forlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Forlan cracks Aurelio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Forlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Forlan manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forlan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
Aurelio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Forlan throws a good cross that connects.
Forlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Forlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Forlan connects with a right hand. Aurelio shakes it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forlan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forlan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio walks into a stiff left hand from Forlan.
Forlan thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Forlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Forlan lands a front kick.
Aurelio fails with the takedown
and Forlan counters with a good low kick that Aurelio was not able to check.
Forlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forlan throws out a powerful jab.
Forlan scores with a shot to the body.
Forlan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forlan.
Forlan cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg.
A left and a right from Forlan both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurelio is looking to get back to full guard here but Forlan has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Aurelio's face as Forlan controls the position.
Forlan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aurelio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Forlan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aurelio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Forlan lets go of the hold and Aurelio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Forlan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pentti Pena!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia lands with a kick to the temple. Pena shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maia throws a head kick that misses
letting Pena counter with a right hand.
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia tries for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pena is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pena is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pena can't do much from the bottom here.
Pena is trying to improve his position.
Maia wants to control but Pena is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maia.
Pena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control the action but Pena is working from the bottom.
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pena regains half guard.
Pena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pena.
Maia prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Pena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maia has managed to get both his arms back between Pena's legs - danger averted.
Pena pulls Maia in to control the position.
Maia trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pena looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pena has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena trying to control the position.
Pena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pena bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pena tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pena looks gassed!
Maia is trying to control Pena's posture but Pena avoids it.
Maia gets back to half guard.
Maia is pressing down on Pena's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia is trying to control the position but Pena postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pena.
Pena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pena is aware though and is defending well.
Pena wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Pena throwing strikes but missing.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pena defends well.
Pena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pena scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pena slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pentti Pena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pena slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Pena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Pena in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maia tries to roll over but Pena keeps him under control.
Pena winds up and cracks Maia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maia has hold of Pena's hands but Pena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Pena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena throws a big right hand that misses.
Pena stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maia has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Pena manages to get his head free but now Maia has transitioned to an armbar! Pena grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maia! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Maia!
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