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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Bloomfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chrissy mcg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Bloomfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, chrissy mcg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcg has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - mcg scores with a four punch combination!
Bloomfeld looks for a takedown but mcg sprawls well.
Bloomfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
mcg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloomfeld swivels and escapes.
Bloomfeld throws a nice looking combination but mcg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mcg doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloomfeld circles away.
mcg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloomfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloomfeld missing with a left hand there. mcg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
mcg moves in looking to clinch but Bloomfeld pushes him off.
mcg throws a sloppy head kick and Bloomfeld moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by mcg as he connects with a hook.
Bloomfeld misses with a wild combination.
mcg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Bloomfeld misses
and mcg counters with a straight right hand.
Bloomfeld misses with a double jab
and mcg counters with a head kick. That will keep Bloomfeld thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! mcg lands a heavy head kick that drops Bloomfeld. The ref tackles mcg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bloomfeld was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). chrissy mcg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Ibanez Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Miller's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Miller wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Alvaro Ibanez Santos has been cut.
Miller throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Miller lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Miller.
Santos looks gassed!
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
A jab lands there for Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvaro Ibanez Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Ken Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
Miller dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Santos wants to advance to full mount but Miller doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Miller trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to move into half guard but instead Santos has managed to sweep!
Miller is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Santos postures up.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santos.
Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face as Santos controls the position.
Santos working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
Santos cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller misses with a body shot
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miller's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Miller wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Santos swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a straight right by Santos.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Santos blocks a jab.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
A big right from Miller misses.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
I think Santos 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skylor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer has chosen Lützenkirchen-3 Tage as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Skylor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Beckenbauer .
Some wild striking there from Beckenbauer .
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Beckenbauer , looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Beckenbauer against the cage but Beckenbauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beckenbauer tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beckenbauer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beckenbauer counters with a one-two to the body.
Beckenbauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Beckenbauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skylor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer .
Beckenbauer missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckenbauer tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckenbauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckenbauer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beckenbauer tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Beckenbauer is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Beckenbauer .
Smith working aggressively here.
Beckenbauer fails to pull guard.
Beckenbauer jumps guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Beckenbauer is keeping the position.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckenbauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Beckenbauer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Beckenbauer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Beckenbauer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckenbauer tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckenbauer to the ground. Beckenbauer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beckenbauer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a series of punches but Beckenbauer moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckenbauer which made him look bad.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franz Beckenbauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckenbauer looks gassed!
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Beckenbauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Beckenbauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckenbauer .
Smith works over Beckenbauer 's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Beckenbauer moves into the clinch.
Beckenbauer is trying to break free.
Smith jumps guard but Beckenbauer stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Beckenbauer is controlling the position.
Beckenbauer goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beckenbauer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Beckenbauer moves out of range easily.
Beckenbauer looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Beckenbauer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckenbauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beckenbauer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Beckenbauer is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckenbauer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skylor Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beckenbauer wants to clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Beckenbauer clinches up against the cage.
Beckenbauer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Beckenbauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beckenbauer fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skylor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer .
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beckenbauer has worked his arm free - good work by Beckenbauer !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to control but instead Beckenbauer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckenbauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch there but Beckenbauer circles away.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beckenbauer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Beckenbauer stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Beckenbauer .
Beckenbauer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Beckenbauer has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beckenbauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer wants a takedown but no success here.
Beckenbauer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Beckenbauer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Beckenbauer had a free shot at his head there.
Smith shoots in but Beckenbauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beckenbauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Beckenbauer is trying to stand.
Smith wants to control the pace but Beckenbauer is squirming around nicely.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beckenbauer is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
Beckenbauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Beckenbauer is controlling the position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beckenbauer postures up.
Beckenbauer is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beckenbauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to control the position.
Beckenbauer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beckenbauer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Beckenbauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Beckenbauer persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beckenbauer pinned against the cage. Beckenbauer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skylor Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Beckenbauer moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith works Beckenbauer 's body with a nice hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckenbauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckenbauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckenbauer looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Beckenbauer looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckenbauer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skylor Smith dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beckenbauer looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beckenbauer circles away.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckenbauer is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Beckenbauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckenbauer somewhat.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Beckenbauer moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Beckenbauer shoots in.
Skylor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer .
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Beckenbauer backs away looking to recover.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckenbauer circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beckenbauer defends it nicely.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beckenbauer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Beckenbauer is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith prevents Beckenbauer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beckenbauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Beckenbauer , looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Beckenbauer against the cage but Beckenbauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beckenbauer fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Beckenbauer misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beckenbauer wants to clinch.
Beckenbauer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Beckenbauer misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beckenbauer 's guard now.
Smith gets to his feet. Beckenbauer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beckenbauer dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Beckenbauer 's head and hops out.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beckenbauer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Beckenbauer pushes him off.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckenbauer .
Beckenbauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckenbauer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beckenbauer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beckenbauer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Beckenbauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skylor Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skylor Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Beckenbauer , looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Beckenbauer against the cage but Beckenbauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beckenbauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Beckenbauer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a combination. Beckenbauer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beckenbauer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beckenbauer is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beckenbauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckenbauer misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckenbauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Beckenbauer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Beckenbauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Beckenbauer seems unphased.
Beckenbauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckenbauer connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Franz Beckenbauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Beckenbauer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckenbauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skylor Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skylor Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Rasputin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malelei pinned against the cage. Malelei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malelei has managed to clinch.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malelei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but Malelei blocks it.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malelei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malelei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malelei tries to bum rush Rasputin with a series of wild strikes but Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malelei lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rasputin is looking to close the distance but Malelei sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rasputin crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rasputin is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Abekula Malelei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odd Ivarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergai Poujanofski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Odd Ivarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poujanofski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Poujanofski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poujanofski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ivarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ivarov has escaped and now he's on top!
Ivarov won't allow Poujanofski to sweep him here.
Ivarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivarov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poujanofski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivarov defends well.
Ivarov is looking to stand up but Poujanofski won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poujanofski is looking for a triangle but Ivarov pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski looking for a guillotine here but Ivarov defends easily.
Poujanofski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ivarov escapes and throws Poujanofski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ivarov decides to stand back up. Ivarov steps back and let's Poujanofski get back to his feet.
Ivarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Ivarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivarov drops Poujanofski with a beautiful combination! Poujanofski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivarov is looking for the KO!
Poujanofski is rocked!
Poujanofski looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivarov throws the left hand but Poujanofski avoids the punch easily.
Poujanofski is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivarov finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski slips under a jab.
Ivarov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Poujanofski to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ivarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odd Ivarov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuada Arumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jakobo omka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Nuada Arumani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jakobo omka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arumani fails to land the takedown.
Arumani moves in looking to clinch but omka pushes him off.
Arumani has a takedown stuffed.
Arumani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but omka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuada Arumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
omka scores with a takedown into Arumani's guard.
Arumani keeping full guard, as omka tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
omka gets to his feet - Arumani follows without any prompting.
Arumani tries to clinch up.
Arumani tries for a takedown but omka circles away easily
and omka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arumani's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka gets to his feet. Arumani looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arumani misses with a takedown attempt
and omka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
omka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arumani tries to kick omka off but omka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arumani is breathing heavily.
omka is working for a kimura but Arumani is defending it quite comfortably.
Arumani is not content to let omka control the position.
Arumani is trying to stand back up but omka is controlling him
omka throwing shots but Arumani is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
omka is keen to just control but Arumani is a slippery customer.
Arumani is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arumani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from omka.
omka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arumani is trying to defend but omka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
omka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arumani wants to get back to his feet.
omka trying to advance position but Arumani counters by regaining guard.
omka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arumani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst omka is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
omka pushing down on Arumani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
omka 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.
omka slips a nice elbow through Arumani's hands, connecting with Arumani's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
omka trying to control from half guard but Arumani is working away.
Arumani is looking to escape.
Arumani tries to push off, looking to stand up, but omka manages to move to mount!
Arumani has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
omka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
omka lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jakobo omka 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.
Arumani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from omka.
Arumani misses with a takedown attempt
and omka counters with a takedown into side control.
Arumani wants to get back to his feet.
omka stands up.
omka fails with a takedown attempt.
omka circles away from the clinch attempt
so omka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka wants to control from the top but Arumani keeps moving.
Arumani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
omka throwing strikes from guard but Arumani blocks nicely.
omka looking to pass the guard.
omka won't allow Arumani to get back to his feet.
omka looking to pass the guard.
Arumani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from omka.
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.
omka trying to control the position from guard on top but Arumani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arumani closes the distance but omka moves to the side
and omka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
omka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
omka is looking to take a break and control but Arumani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arumani wants to get back to his feet.
omka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arumani is just riding it out for now. omka eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arumani tries to kick omka off but omka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
omka 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.
omka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Arumani is trying to stand up here but omka is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
omka misses with a takedown attempt - Arumani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuada Arumani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jakobo omka.
omka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arumani manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jakobo omka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arumani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and omka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arumani won't be happy with that.
omka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arumani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arumani tries to escape but omka is in control.
omka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arumani has escaped the position, nice work there.
omka is trying to get an arm triangle but Arumani is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arumani is trying to get back to his feet.
omka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
omka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
omka is trying to get an arm triangle but Arumani is defending well.
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.
omka wants to take a breather but Arumani manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for omka.
Nuada Arumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as omka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arumani keeping moving, preventing omka from controlling successfully.
omka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arumani looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arumani looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arumani!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arumani stands up.
Arumani tries to clinch up
and omka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
omka wanted to stand there but Arumani had control of the position.
omka won't allow Arumani to get back to his feet.
omka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arumani's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arumani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arumani wants to stand up but omka is controlling him.
omka trying to control but Arumani is working from the bottom.
omka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arumani's guard.
jakobo omka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
omka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
omka is taking a breather. Arumani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arumani looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
jakobo omka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got omka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jakobo omka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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, Brad Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Steller missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Steller which made him look bad.
Steller looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson moves out of range as Steller strikes.
Steller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steller.
Steller misses with the combination.
Steller throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steller looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Steller throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Steller misses with a hook.
Steller takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Steller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips under a jab from Steller.
Nelson slips under a jab from Steller.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Steller.
Steller works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
Steller misses with a looping left.
Steller throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Steller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Steller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson moves out of range as Steller strikes.
Steller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steller to score with a decent uppercut.
Steller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steller preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Steller doesn't defend quickly enough and Nelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Steller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nelson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brad Nelson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olof comes to the cage accompanied by I am a poor lonesome cowboy. Jesus Gonzalez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Olof's chin.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olof defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Olof shoots in.
Olof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olof wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Olof checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Olof has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Olof moved away.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Olof is trying to stall.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Olof avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Olof avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olof tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Olof drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Olof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olof managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Olof has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olof is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gonzalez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Olof tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olof lands a body punch.
Olof makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olof is defending well for now.
Olof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Olof. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Olof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olof is breathing heavily.
Olof blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Olof working aggressively here.
Olof takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olof.
Olof blocks the elbow strike.
Olof throws a head punch that misses.
Olof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olof avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olof tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olof's brow.
Olof tries to circle away but Gonzalez has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzalez missing with knees to the body.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olof.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olof.
Olof fails to pull guard.
Olof lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olof misses with some punches.
Olof presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olof wants a takedown.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olof.
Olof blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olof on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olof.
Olof avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Olof tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzalez lands a good knee to the midsection. Olof won't want to take too many of those.
Olof stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Olof blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olof tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Olof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olof manages to avoid it.
Olof tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Olof stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Olof throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Olof down.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Olof is out of range.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Olof moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Olof moves out of range.
Jesus Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olof's brow.
Gonzalez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it misses.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olof.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Olof avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Olof misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olof tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Olof. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Olof slowing the pace effectively.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez has Olof pressed against the cage, preventing Olof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olof shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olof rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzalez clinches up with Olof and pushes him back against the cage.
Olof is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olof avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Olof is blocking nicely.
Olof blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Olof blocks it.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Olof's cut.
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.
Olof avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is looking to slow Olof down with leg kicks.
John Olof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Olof down.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Olof has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olof.
Olof avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick which misses Olof's front leg but catches the back leg as Olof tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Olof throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
Olof shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez cracks Olof with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olof on the side of the head.
Olof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olof was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Olof blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olof.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olof.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gonzalez. Olof shrugs it off though.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olof closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez clinches up with Olof and pushes him back against the cage.
Olof managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Olof is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez pushes off an throws an elbow but Olof leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Olof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olof avoids it.
Olof wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gonzalez crunches a lovely knee into Olof's ribcage.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Olof has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Olof moves out of range easily.
Olof shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Olof.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Olof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a good low kick that Olof was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olof moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Olof moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzalez rushes Olof and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olof presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Olof blocks the elbow strike.
Olof throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olof fails to pull guard.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olof breaks from the clinch.
Olof decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Olof postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Olof's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Olof tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Olof tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olof's knee momentarily.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Olof avoids it.
Olof lands a lovely overhand right.
Olof throws a body kick the misses
and Olof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olof tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Olof moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Olof moved out of range.
Gonzalez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olof's calf.
Olof takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olof sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Olof darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Olof is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olof is defending well for now.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olof can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Olof takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olof is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olof's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Olof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olof avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Come on Olof - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olof managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olof's defenses.
Olof jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Olof wants to control the position but Gonzalez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gonzalez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Gonzalez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olof defending well though.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez looks to land a strike but Olof avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Olof is working from the bottom.
Olof trying to control the position.
Gonzalez won't allow Olof to sweep him here.
John Olof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olof wriggles free and stands up.
Olof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olof misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Olof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Olof persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Olof takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Gonzalez!
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