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LFNC 20 - Double X PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arther Sleep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Pron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleep comes to the cage accompanied by Van Halen JUMP. Karl Pron has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arther Sleep's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arther Sleep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Pron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleep throws a looping overhand right but Pron ducks down to avoid it.
Sleep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pron was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleep.
Pron lands a head kick. Sleep smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleep loads up on a big right hand but Pron slips the punch.
Sleep fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sleep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pron.
Sleep misses with a takedown attempt - Pron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sleep throws out a loose jab but Pron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pron connects with a high kick.
Pron moves away from the strike by Sleep.
Sleep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sleep digs a good hook to Pron's body.
Pron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pron slips under a jab.
Pron throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sleep's head.
Sleep pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sleep misses with a looping left.
Sleep tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pron tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pron ducks under a wild hook from Sleep.
Pron ducks right into an uppercut from Sleep.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sleep.
Sleep works the jab nicely.
Sleep misses with a hook. Pron ducked under it nicely.
Sleep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pron staying out of range there.
Sleep closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sleep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sleep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pron wants to get back to his feet but Sleep drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleep is trying to get an arm triangle but Pron is defending well.
Sleep looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sleep is breathing heavily.
Sleep tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sleep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sleep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pron is pushing Sleep's head away, looking to escape. Sleep manages to hold on to the position though.
Sleep is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pron is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four 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.
Sleep wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pron, who protects the arm well.
Pron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sleep is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pron throws a leg kick which misses Sleep's front leg but catches the back leg as Sleep tries to avoid it.
Sleep is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sleep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pron.
Sleep takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pron throws a leg kick which misses Sleep's front leg but catches the back leg as Sleep tries to avoid it.
Pron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pron lands with a kick to the temple. Sleep shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Arther Sleep has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sleep avoids the head kick by Pron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Pron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arther Sleep'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.
Sleep throws an overhand right that lands on Pron's shoulder, as Pron tries to avoid the shot.
Sleep throws a hook but Pron avoids it easily.
Pron ducks under a wild hook from Sleep.
Arther Sleep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleep lands a glancing blow to the side of Pron's head.
Pron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sleep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pron. Pron obviously looking to wear him down.
Pron defending well as Sleep loads up on a big left hand.
Sleep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Pron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pron.
Pron misses with a head kick.
Pron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sleep's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pron lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleep is rocked!
Pron tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pron.
Pron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleep misses with an uppercut.
Pron is looking to slow Sleep down with leg kicks.
Karl Pron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pron throws a head kick that Sleep semi-blocks.
Crunch! Pron slams his shin into Sleep's torso.
Pron lands a big head kick that sends Sleep tumbling to the mat! Pron takes a step backwards and waves Sleep back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Sleep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sleep drops his hands momentarily and Pron needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sleep just on the top of the head. Sleep drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sleep - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Pron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Vrechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vrechi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hallowed by name. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Vrechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Vrechi.
Vrechi is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Vrechi tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Vrechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher looks for a takedown but Vrechi sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Vrechi.
A head kick misses from Vrechi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vrechi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallagher fails to land the takedown.
Vrechi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max Vrechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Vrechi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gallagher.
Vrechi misses with a body kick.
Vrechi throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown but Vrechi shows good takedown defense.
Vrechi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vrechi sprawls well initially but Gallagher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vrechi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gallagher.
Vrechi is breathing heavily.
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but Vrechi defending well.
Gallagher stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrechi.
Vrechi moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrechi tries to land a body kick
and Gallagher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrechi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallagher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrechi lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vrechi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vrechi is trying to stall.
Vrechi slows down the pace here.
Vrechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Vrechi.
Vrechi tries to clinch up but Gallagher circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallagher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vrechi sprawls well initially but Gallagher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Vrechi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to free his trapped foot but Vrechi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Vrechi manages to regain full guard.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
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.
Gallagher won't allow Vrechi to get back to his feet.
Gallagher looking to sit in guard and control but Vrechi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vrechi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrechi throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Vrechi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combo that has Vrechi backing up. Vrechi nods at Gallagher to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Max Vrechi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vrechi darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.
Vrechi tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrechi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Vrechi is blocking nicely.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi wants to stall.
Vrechi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vrechi stalling in the clinch but Gallagher improves position.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Vrechi.
Vrechi stalling the fight.
Vrechi lands a nice knee to the body.
Gallagher being controlled against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrechi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrechi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrechi lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrechi working Gallagher over with knees to the body.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrechi missing with knees to the body.
Vrechi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrechi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrechi lands a knee to the body.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi digs a right hand into Gallagher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallagher's gas tank.
Vrechi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrechi.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Vrechi breaks the clinch.
Gallagher gets a clinch.
Gallagher connects with a knee to the head.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrechi obliges.
Vrechi scores a nice knee to the body.
Vrechi lands a right hand.
Vrechi crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
Vrechi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vrechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Max Vrechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Vrechi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to move into range but Vrechi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrechi swivels and escapes.
Gallagher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gallagher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vrechi wants to get back to his feet but Gallagher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Vrechi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrechi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vrechi keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Vrechi wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.
Vrechi keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
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.
Vrechi wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gallagher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Gallagher crashes against the mat.
Vrechi prevents Gallagher from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gallagher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vrechi.
Vrechi moves into the clinch.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher takes an elbow to the temple.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vrechi breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Vrechi misses
and Gallagher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallagher.
Vrechi crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrechi.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrechi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Vrechi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrechi misses with a knee to the head.
Vrechi is leaning against Gallagher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrechi.
Vrechi breaks from the clinch.
Vrechi clinches.
Vrechi missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks it.
Vrechi stalling in the clinch but Gallagher improves position.
Vrechi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
Vrechi lands a knee to the body.
Vrechi is pushing Gallagher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Vrechi.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Vrechi.
Vrechi lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Vrechi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks it.
Vrechi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrechi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrechi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vrechi scores with a knee to the head.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vrechi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrechi lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vrechi.
Vrechi crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher being controlled against the cage.
Vrechi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrechi lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrechi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrechi working Gallagher over with knees to the body.
Vrechi landing knees to the head.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks with his arms.
Vrechi lands a good knee to the midsection. Gallagher won't want to take too many of those.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Vrechi blocks it.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrechi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrechi blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Vrechi.
Vrechi slows down the pace here.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Vrechi is blocking nicely.
Vrechi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi wants to stall.
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.
Vrechi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrechi taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Vrechi.
Vrechi trying to control the position but instead, Gallagher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vrechi into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Max Vrechi.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vrechi as he avoids it easily.
Vrechi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vrechi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher counters with a shoot takedown. Vrechi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gallagher stops Vrechi from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Vrechi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vrechi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Vrechi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lep Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes into the arena with Oh Lets Do it by waka flocka flame blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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272 lbs
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lep Ton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton misses with a few strikes there.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Alex Santos has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ton throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Ton misses its intended target.
Ton Rushes Santos and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Santos is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ton Piles on the pressure and Santos crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lep Ton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kuolema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuolema comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Lex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Kuolema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuolema on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuolema tries to get out of the position.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn prevents Kuolema from standing back up.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuolema's head.
Kuolema tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuolema is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Kuolema circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuolema is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuolema moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuolema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuolema lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Kuolema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mick Penn has been cut.
Kuolema prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Kuolema.
Penn looks gassed!
Nice elbow from Kuolema.
Kuolema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuolema comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn is working for takedown but Kuolema is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kai Kuolema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Penn.
Kuolema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Kuolema lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuolema lands a damaging elbow.
Kuolema lands an elbow inside.
Penn is rocked!
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuolema finish him?
Kuolema lands a damaging elbow.
Kuolema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuolema lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuolema lands a nice elbow.
Kuolema creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Penn! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Kuolema.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kuolema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavi D Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Jodion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, mama said knock you out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavi D Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Jodion!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from D Cruz does it's job there.
Jodion dives in and grabs D Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. D Cruz pushes down on Jodion's head and hops out.
D Cruz throws a right and a left that Jodion avoids nicely.
D Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Jodion takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jodion.
D Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jodion dodges the punch combination from D Cruz.
D Cruz misses with a looping right.
Jodion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavi D Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Jodion.
D Cruz with a nice cross.
D Cruz throws a one two combo.
Jab from D Cruz.
D Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
D Cruz throws a combination. Jodion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
D Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jodion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but D Cruz pulls his head out easily.
D Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodion has hold of D Cruz's hands but D Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jodion tries to roll over but D Cruz keeps him under control.
Jodion has hold of D Cruz's hands but D Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jodion has hold of D Cruz's hands but D Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jodion is rocked!
D Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jodion is still in real trouble! Can D Cruz finish him?
Jodion has hold of D Cruz's hands but D Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
D Cruz slips a nice elbow through Jodion's hands, connecting with Jodion's forehead.
D Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Cruz working over Jodion with some ground and pound. Jodion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jodion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jodion.
D Cruz loads up on a big left hand. Jodion felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - D Cruz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jodion can't hide his disappointment, as D Cruz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavi D Cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Warwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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264 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Warwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Chan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan misses with a head kick.
Warwick avoids the body shot from Chan.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warwick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warwick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bill Warwick has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan wants to break free but Warwick has control.
Chan working hard to break the clinch.
Warwick keeps control of Chan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan misses with a hook. Warwick ducked under it nicely.
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
Warwick breaks the clinch.
Chan pushes Warwick up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Warwick.
Warwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warwick connects with the punch.
Chan throws a body kick that misses.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Warwick's head but Warwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warwick connects with a high kick.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Warwick's head but Warwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warwick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chan lands an overhand right.
Chan thows a body shot but no joy.
Warwick throws a push kick but Chan slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Chan finds it's way through Warwick's defenses.
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warwick circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warwick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warwick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warwick throws a head kick that misses.
Chan shoots in for a double leg but Warwick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warwick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warwick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chan blocks a head kick by Warwick.
Warwick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chan is rocked!
Warwick feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Chan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Warwick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seb Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Stokoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Roland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Alex Stokoe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokoe leaves Roland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roland dives in and grabs Stokoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stokoe pushes down on Roland's head and hops out.
Stokoe lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Seb Roland has been cut.
Roland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Roland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roland.
Stokoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokoe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stokoe uses from the top position.
Roland working for a triangle but Stokoe defends it easily.
Stokoe wants to stand but Roland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stokoe passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokoe wants to stand but Roland has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stokoe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Roland shoots in and drives through. Stokoe sprawls well.
Stokoe closes the distance and clinches up with Roland, looking for a takedown. Stokoe pushes Roland against the cage but Roland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stokoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stokoe has closed the distance and engaged Roland in a clinch.
Stokoe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland tries to pull guard but Stokoe won't allow it.
Roland jumps guard and drags Stokoe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stokoe is looking to stand up but Roland won't let him.
Stokoe looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland trying to control the position here.
Roland working a defensive guard but Stokoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roland is looking for a sweep.
Stokoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stokoe throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roland.
Roland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokoe avoids it really well and circles away.
Roland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stokoe counters with a body kick.
Stokoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stokoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roland misses with a takedown attempt
and Stokoe moves into the clinch.
Stokoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stokoe lands an elbow that stopped Roland in his tracks for a moment.
Roland letting Stokoe take a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stokoe can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stokoe wants to get up but he can't break Roland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roland is controlling Stokoe's posture.
Roland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roland looking to control.
Stokoe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roland's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stokoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seb Roland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stokoe counters with a head kick.
Seb Roland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokoe fails with the takedown
and Roland counters with a shoot takedown. Stokoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Stokoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokoe is keeping the position for now.
Stokoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roland is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roland lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roland trying to control but Stokoe is working from the bottom.
Stokoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roland.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roland wants to control but Stokoe is keeping him busy.
Stokoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokoe swivels and escapes.
Stokoe gets caught flat footed, as Roland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stokoe wants to stand up but Roland is controlling him.
Roland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stokoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stokoe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roland has Stokoe in his guard.
Stokoe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roland is proving hard to escape from.
Roland trying to keep a closed guard but Stokoe is proving a slippery customer.
Stokoe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roland is on top in guard.
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.
Roland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stokoe wants to stand but Roland is controlling the position.
Roland passes into half guard.
Roland winds up and cracks Stokoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Roland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seb Roland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Roland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stokoe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roland lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roland throwing strikes but Stokoe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Roland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stokoe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roland to his feet.
Roland has a takedown stuffed.
Stokoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Roland or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokoe which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Roland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stokoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roland is defended easily by Stokoe.
Stokoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Stokoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roland.
Roland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stokoe counters with a big head kick but Roland shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Stokoe. No joy for Roland on that attempt.
Stokoe cracks the inside of Roland's front leg.
Stokoe thuds a left hand into Roland's body.
Roland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seb Roland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roland is trying to work for a kimura but Stokoe is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Roland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stokoe is trying to stand back up but Roland is controlling him
Roland is pressing down on Stokoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stokoe is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland is controlling the pace.
Roland wants to pass to mount but Stokoe is defending the position.
Stokoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roland with a poor takedown
and Stokoe moves into the clinch.
Roland has Stokoe pressed against the cage, preventing Stokoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roland jumps guard but Stokoe stands there with Roland around his waist. Roland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stokoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stokoe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stokoe stalling the fight.
Stokoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stokoe is looking to stand up but Roland isn't so interested in that idea.
Roland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Roland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Roland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Devenay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn has chosen Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon as his entrance music. Mickey Finn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Devenay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devenay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devenay.
Devenay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Devenay lands a jab.
Finn throws a jab but it's blocked by Devenay.
Devenay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Devenay misses with a looping left.
Devenay misses with a series of wild punches.
Devenay connects with a jab.
Finn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Devenay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn works over Devenay with some ground and pound from guard.
Finn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devenay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devenay wants to stand up but Finn is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devenay is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Devenay blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn distracts Devenay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Devenay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Devenay has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn lands a couple of elbows.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devenay is on top in guard.
Finn wants to sweep here but Devenay controlling him for the moment.
Finn tries to strike from the bottom.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Devenay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finn is not content to let Devenay control the position.
Devenay prevents Finn from improving his position.
Devenay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Devenay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devenay wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Devenay counters with a nice uppercut.
Devenay tries to bum rush Finn with a series of wild strikes but Finn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Devenay.
Nice cross by Finn.
Devenay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finn postures up and lands a big shot to Devenay's brow.
Finn wants to control from the top but Devenay keeps moving.
Devenay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is in close to Devenay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finn wants to control from the top but Devenay keeps moving.
Devenay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Devenay has momentary wrist control but Finn slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Devenay's head.
Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devenay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between Devenay's legs - danger averted.
Devenay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Devenay is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Devenay's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Finn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finn throws an overhand right that lands on Devenay's shoulder, as Devenay tries to avoid the shot.
Finn misses with an uppercut. Devenay saw that one coming.
Finn with a hook.
Finn connects with a single shot there.
Gary Devenay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finn walks into a jab.
Devenay looks to land a left hand but Finn moved out of range nicely.
Devenay misses the jab.
Devenay throws a right and a left that Finn avoids nicely.
Finn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Devenay.
Devenay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devenay was well out of range. Poor timing from Finn.
Gary Devenay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devenay misses with a combination
and Finn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devenay won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn cracks Devenay with a big elbow.
Finn working the head with strikes.
Finn is trying to get an arm triangle but Devenay is defending well.
Devenay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn cracks Devenay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Devenay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Devenay pushes Finn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Finn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Finn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Devenay's legs.
Devenay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Finn connects with a decent elbow.
Finn working the ground and pound.
Finn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Devenay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finn cracks Devenay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Devenay stops Finn from passing to mount.
Devenay sneaks back into half guard.
Finn wants to control but Devenay is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finn is trying to control the action in half guard but Devenay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Devenay taking some punishment here, with Finn in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Finn.
Finn winds up and cracks Devenay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Devenay actively working from the bottom here.
Devenay has hold of Finn's hands but Finn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Devenay taking some punishment here, with Finn in his half guard.
Finn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Devenay wants to get back to his feet.
Finn winds up and cracks Devenay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn trying to control the action but Devenay is working from the bottom.
Devenay looking for submissions off his back.
Finn drops an elbow to the side of Devenay's head.
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. Finn connects with a nice short shot to Devenay's temple.
Finn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devenay sees it coming and defends easily.
Finn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Devenay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn drops an elbow to the side of Devenay's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Devenay won't allow Finn to pass to mount.
Devenay actively working from the bottom here.
Finn trying to control the action but Devenay is working from the bottom.
Devenay actively working from the bottom here.
Finn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Devenay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
Devenay is not content to let Finn control the position.
Finn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Finn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Devenay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Finn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finn throws a hook but Devenay avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Finn misses with a body shot.
Devenay throws a right and a left that Finn avoids nicely.
Devenay defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Devenay catches Finn right on the button with a cross.
Devenay misses with a wild body shot.
Devenay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devenay moves away.
Finn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Devenay is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Devenay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Devenay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devenay has hold of Finn's hands but Finn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Devenay is refusing to be controlled, as Finn sits in half guard.
Devenay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
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. Finn connects with a nice short shot to Devenay's temple.
Finn wants to take a breather but Devenay is having none of it.
Devenay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Finn there.
Devenay is trying to stand.
Finn slips a nice elbow through Devenay's hands, connecting with Devenay's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn winds up and cracks Devenay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Devenay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
Finn is trying to control. Devenay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finn working the head and body with strikes.
Devenay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finn working over Devenay with some ground and pound. Devenay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Devenay is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn passes to side control.
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finn in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devenay taking a bit of punishment here - Finn scoring with strikes.
Devenay is trying to get back to his feet.
Finn lands a few punches from side control.
Finn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Devenay is looking for a sweep.
Finn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Devenay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Finn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devenay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gary Devenay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn working the head with strikes.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devenay keeps working.
Finn lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devenay pushes Finn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Finn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Devenay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finn is controlling the pace.
Finn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Devenay actively working from the bottom here.
Finn is nestled in close to Devenay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Finn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finn 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Chomsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Chomsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robinson throws the left hand but Chomsky avoids the punch easily.
Chomsky tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chomsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chomsky taking a breather.
Chomsky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chomsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chomsky lands a right hand.
It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Chomsky just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chomsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chomsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Chomsky clinches up against the cage.
Chomsky throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Chomsky.
Chomsky just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
Chomsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chomsky.
Chomsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chomsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chomsky pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chomsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chomsky lands a nice uppercut.
Chomsky lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Arnold Robinson's cut even more.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Chomsky lands a left hand.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chomsky lands with a short shot to the head.
The cut above Arnold Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chomsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Chomsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold Robinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chomsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Chomsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Chomsky!
Paul Chomsky retains his heavyweight title!
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