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Bloodsport 103: Bonfire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Job's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Need A Dollar. Brady is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killer on the loose. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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176 lbs
9 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady misses with a wild combination.
Brady moves into the clinch.
Job tries to pull guard but Brady holds him up against the cage and eventually Job drops back down to his feet.
Brady wants to get back to striking at distance but Job won't allow it.
Brady decides to pull guard.
Brady is trying to keep Job in close.
Brady might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Job kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Job thows a big elbow that misses.
Brady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Job.
Job is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seamus Brady.
Brady tries to bum rush Job with a series of wild strikes but Job uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Job lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brady circles away quickly and effectively.
Brady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brady misses with a head kick.
Brady scores with a takedown into Job's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Job is on top in guard.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Job prevents Brady from getting back to his feet.
Job content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job advances position into side control!
Job happy to just control the position for now.
Job tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job prevents Brady from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Job working the ground and pound.
Brady is looking for a sweep.
Job has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee asks Job politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Job prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brady tries to buck Job off but Job is having none of it.
Job lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brady down.
Brady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady looks to move to half guard but instead Job has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job looking for a guillotine from mount but Brady is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Job is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brady is surviving well by controlling Job's body position as best he can.
Job blocks Brady's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Job takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Job looking to finish Brady with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brady!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Job raining down shots from the mount!
Brady tries to lock up and control but Job gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job 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.
Job takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Job counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brady thinking.
Job misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Job does no damage.
Steve Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Job swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brady counters with a leg kick.
Brady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Job napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brady trying to control the position but Job is working away.
Brady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Job rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brady's guard! Nice work there by Job!
Brady trying to control the position.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Job is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job preventing the sweep.
Brady is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Job is pushing down on Brady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brady is fighting to maintain full guard but Job has managed to sneak the leg through.
Job is nestled in close to Brady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Job content to control rather than advance.
Brady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Job is working away from the top position though.
Job seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brady!
Job unloading with bombs!
Brady tries to hold on but Job pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Job controlling from the full mount.
Job has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brady's face.
Brady wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is in all sorts of trouble here.
Job breaks from Brady's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brady wants to hold on but Job pushes him away.
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Job tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brady tries to hold on but Job pushes him away.
Job sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Brady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brady is looking to get to half guard.
Job controlling from mount.
Job working Brady over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Job lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Job landing strikes from the mount and Brady is in trouble!
Brady is rocked!
Job looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brady is still in real trouble! Can Job finish him?
Job dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Job feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Brady crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Job!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Denver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bob is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Denver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob dodges the punch combination from Denver.
Bob's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bob duly obliges.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Denver drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Denver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob has his foot on Denver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denver works his way back into a safe position though.
Denver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denver has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denver wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Denver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denver has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bob's head.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denver passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denver.
Denver is working for a kimura but Bob is defending it quite comfortably.
Denver is controlling the pace.
Denver wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Bob wants to improve his position but Denver is controlling well.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denver's back!
Denver wants to escape the position.
Bob not allowing Denver to control his hands.
Denver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denver turns into Bob and is now in his guard.
Bob pushes a forearm under Denver's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Denver is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Bob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookins avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owen shoots in for a double leg but Brookins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brookins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brookins, who protects the arm well.
Brookins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Owen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brookins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brookins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brookins wants to improve his position but Owen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Owen is working for a guillotine from mount but Brookins frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Owen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Owen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Owen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brookins is surviving well by controlling Owen's body position as best he can.
Owen wants to control the pace but Brookins is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins is trying to escape the mount.
Brookins is controlling an arm, preventing Owen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brookins tries to lock up and control but Owen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owen tries to control but Brookins wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poor strikes thrown by Owen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Owen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brookins is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brookins flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Owen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brookins and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Owen slips an arm under Brookins chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Owen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Owen is squeezing on Brookins like an anaconda would it's prey. Brookins fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guy Owen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Lemiwinks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, The Lemiwinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemiwinks misses with a head kick.
Ellis has a takedown stuffed.
Lemiwinks misses with a few strikes there.
Ellis gets the takedown into side control.
Ellis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemiwinks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ellis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lemiwinks sprawls well initially but Ellis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ellis trying to control from Lemiwinks's half guard. Lemiwinks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrew Ellis.
Lemiwinks misses with the combination.
Lemiwinks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ellis rushes Lemiwinks and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Ellis.
Lemiwinks being controlled against the cage.
Ellis tries to work over Lemiwinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemiwinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis clinches up against the cage.
Lemiwinks working hard to break the clinch.
Ellis fails to pull guard.
Lemiwinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Lemiwinks.
Ellis scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lemiwinks.
Lemiwinks lands a nice shot to the body.
The Lemiwinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis looks gassed!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lemiwinks! Ellis is backing up but he can't get away as Lemiwinks lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ellis and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Lemiwinks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bai Sistjierten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sistjierten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sistjierten lands a knee to the head.
Sistjierten working Powers over with knees to the body.
Powers jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sistjierten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sistjierten stands up from Powers's guard - Sistjierten perhaps looking for a knockout.
Powers lands with a kick to the temple. Sistjierten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bai Sistjierten has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sistjierten moves into the clinch successfully.
Powers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powers stalling in the clinch but Sistjierten improves position.
Sistjierten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers tries to clinch but Sistjierten is having none of it.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powers gets tackled into the cage by Sistjierten. Sistjierten maintains the clinch.
Powers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sistjierten is out of range.
Sistjierten moves into the clinch successfully.
Sistjierten tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
Sistjierten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sistjierten is able to avoid easily.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Powers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Powers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sistjierten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sistjierten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powers is controlling him.
Sistjierten looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers stops Sistjierten from standing up.
Sistjierten keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sistjierten manages to get to full guard.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powers slips nicely into half guard.
Powers wants to free his trapped foot but Sistjierten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sistjierten wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sistjierten wants to get back to his feet.
Powers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sistjierten is just riding it out for now. Powers eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers works his way into side control.
Sistjierten wants to get back to his feet but Powers drags him back down.
Sistjierten is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Powers trying to control the position but Sistjierten is working away.
Powers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sistjierten pushes Powers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Powers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers cracks Sistjierten with a big right hand but Sistjierten just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Powers lands an elbow.
Sistjierten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Powers in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sistjierten keeps working.
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers prevents Sistjierten from escaping the position.
Powers looks up at the clock and then as Sistjierten takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Powers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sistjierten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Powers's guard! Nice work there by Sistjierten!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bai Sistjierten's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Powers.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Sistjierten sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sistjierten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sistjierten moves into the clinch.
Sistjierten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sistjierten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powers is looking to control Sistjierten's arms but Sistjierten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powers trying to stall but Sistjierten improves his position.
Sistjierten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sistjierten trying to land knees to the body.
Powers prevents a body shot from Sistjierten.
A short right from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sistjierten.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sistjierten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sistjierten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bai Sistjierten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sistjierten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Sistjierten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sistjierten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powers's efforts to push away.
Sistjierten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers throws a head kick but Sistjierten moves out of range.
Sistjierten closes the distance and pushes Powers back into the cage.
Powers scores with a shoulder strike.
Sistjierten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
A left hand lands to the body for Powers.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sistjierten's calf.
Sistjierten scores with a jab.
Sistjierten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powers is rocked!
Sistjierten is breathing heavily.
Sistjierten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sistjierten darts in and clinches Powers up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sistjierten.
Powers prevents Sistjierten from breaking the clinch.
Sistjierten lands a good knee to the midsection. Powers won't want to take too many of those.
Sistjierten tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
A short uppercut from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten tries to land a knee to the head but Powers blocks with his arms.
Sistjierten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sistjierten tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Powers seems to have got his legs back now.
Powers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powers looking to stall.
Powers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sistjierten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sistjierten backwards.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Sistjierten rushes Powers and presses him up against the cage.
Sistjierten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sistjierten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Sistjierten misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Powers throws an overhand right that lands on Sistjierten's shoulder, as Sistjierten tries to avoid the shot.
Powers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powers throws a shot to the body.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sistjierten drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.
Sistjierten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powers tries a knee to the head but Sistjierten blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers leaning against his opponent.
Sistjierten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sistjierten's elbow.
Sistjierten misses with a punch to the body.
Powers jumps guard.
Sistjierten preventing the sweep.
Sistjierten postures up in Powers's guard and throws a big left but Powers blocks it.
Sistjierten is looking to stand up but Powers won't let him.
Sistjierten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sistjierten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sistjierten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powers's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Sistjierten is proving a slippery customer.
Sistjierten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bai Sistjierten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bai Sistjierten'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Sistjierten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers lands a high kick!
Sistjierten takes the fight into the clinch.
Powers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sistjierten scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sistjierten.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Powers wants to stall.
Sistjierten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sistjierten instigates a clinch.
Sistjierten is leaning against Powers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sistjierten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sistjierten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sistjierten lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sistjierten trying to land knees to the body.
Sistjierten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sistjierten tries to circle away but Powers has him pinned against the cage.
Powers tries to work over Sistjierten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sistjierten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sistjierten can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Powers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Powers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sistjierten is keeping busy.
Sistjierten lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sistjierten.
Powers has Sistjierten pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sistjierten manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sistjierten misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sistjierten trying to stall but Powers improves his position.
Powers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sistjierten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powers tries to clinch up but Sistjierten circles away and keeps his distance.
Sistjierten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sistjierten duly obliges.
Sistjierten blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sistjierten clinches with his opponent.
Sistjierten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sistjierten as Powers tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.
Sistjierten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sistjierten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sistjierten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the cage.
Sistjierten misses with a punch to the body.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powers misses with the head strike.
Powers is looking to control Sistjierten's arms but Sistjierten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Sistjierten lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Sistjierten.
Sistjierten tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sistjierten tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Sistjierten back against the cage.
Powers stalling against the cage.
Sistjierten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten has Powers pressed against the cage.
Sistjierten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sistjierten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sistjierten prevents a body shot from Powers.
Sistjierten looking to throw knees to the head but Powers is blocking nicely.
Sistjierten misses with a knee to the head.
Powers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sistjierten darts in and clinches Powers up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers pulls guard.
Powers looking to control.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Sistjierten defends easily.
Sistjierten is looking to work some ground and pound but Powers has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bai Sistjierten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sistjierten 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Bai Sistjierten!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bai Sistjierten!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bai Sistjierten!
Bai Sistjierten wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McCulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCulloch comes into the arena with Drowning Pool - Bodies blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCulloch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCulloch has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCulloch fails to pull guard.
McCulloch gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCulloch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCulloch keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
McCulloch is pulling down on Young's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCulloch is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCulloch is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but McCulloch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young trying to hold on to McCulloch's head to control him but McCulloch postures up.
Young pushes McCulloch off looking to stand but McCulloch dives back in and keeps control.
McCulloch trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young is trying to maintain the position but McCulloch is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young won't allow McCulloch to pass to mount.
McCulloch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCulloch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCulloch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCulloch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCulloch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCulloch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
McCulloch is looking for a kimura but Young is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCulloch to get the leverage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCulloch.
McCulloch is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch seems to be looking for submissions.
Young is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCulloch jumps into side control!
McCulloch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McCulloch is riding his opponent, not letting Young buck him off.
McCulloch punishes Young with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch lands punches and elbows.
McCulloch has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Young is in real trouble here. McCulloch gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Young is tapping out! McCulloch wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael McCulloch!
After the big win, Michael McCulloch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov comes to the cage accompanied by Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolay Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Swain or perhaps it was just good defense by Baskov which made him look bad.
Baskov cracks Swain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baskov instigates a clinch.
Swain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baskov is trying to drag Swain to the mat but Swain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swain tries for a takedown but Baskov manages to get underhooks.
Swain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baskov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikolay Baskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Swain.
Baskov can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Swain fails to land.
Swain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baskov can't fight it off and eventually Swain manages to take the fight to the floor. Baskov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swain trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Swain doesn't defend quickly enough and Baskov has managed to lock this one up! Can Swain escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baskov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolay Baskov!
Nikolay Baskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by On to the Next One. Gunn has chosen England belongs to me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller jabs at Gunn's body.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn throws a nice head kick!
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Gunn's head but Gunn avoids it well.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn isn't going anywhere.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunn wants to control but Miller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to improve his position.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Gunn defends.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunn keeps working.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that 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.
Gunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunn quickly recovers to half guard.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller pushing down on Gunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller winds up and cracks Gunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Gunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller is stalling here. Gunn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gunn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ray Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gunn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Gunn.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunn sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller tries for a takedown but Gunn circles away easily
and Gunn counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunn. Gunn obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Gunn.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 James Atkins scores the fight for David Miller!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for David Miller!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for David Miller!
David Miller wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. Connor Cozad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
A clash of legs there as Nagiev blocks the low kick.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Cozad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Cozad.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Nagiev avoids them all with ease.
Nagiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cozad gets to his feet - Nagiev follows without any prompting.
Nagiev slips under a jab.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagiev throws a combination that misses
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagiev counters with a nice body shot.
Nagiev swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagiev sprawls well. He's pushed Cozad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagiev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cozad has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagiev throws a combination that misses
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Nagiev does no damage.
Nagiev misses with a lunging right hand
and Cozad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cozad.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
Cozad avoids the body shot from Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a two punch combination.
Cozad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely.
Cozad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagiev.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Nagiev misses.
Cozad throws a right hand that Nagiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagiev also avoids with ease.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Nagiev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
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 Connor Cozad will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Nagiev avoids them all with ease.
Nagiev misses with a wild body shot.
Nagiev swings widly with a right hand
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev misses with a looping right.
Cozad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagiev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nagiev.
Nagiev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cozad back to the cage. Nagiev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cozad is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cozad finds it's way through Nagiev's defenses.
Oh Cozad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cozad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cozad seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cozad tests Nagiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagiev blocks a jab.
Cozad shoots for a takedown but Nagiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cozad.
Cozad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagiev misses with a hook to the body
and Nagiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagiev misses with a double jab
and Cozad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagiev scores with a jab.
Nagiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Nagiev's head but Nagiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad jabs Nagiev right on the nose. Nagiev blinks but takes it well.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad lands with a shot to the body.
Nagiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cozad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Nagiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev 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.
Sloppy strikes from Nagiev. Those never looked like landing.
Nagiev misses with a wild combination.
Nagiev throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Connor Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagiev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Nice sprawl there from Nagiev as Cozad shoots in.
Cozad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cozad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Cozad thumps Nagiev with a low kick.
A punch combination from Nagiev misses.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Cozad throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Nagiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad connects with a leg kick. Nagiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad takes one to the chin there.
Nagiev missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad lands with a cross.
Cozad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dmitry Nagiev just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
Cozad cracks a nice hook into Nagiev's ribs.
Nagiev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cozad.
Nagiev fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Nagiev misses.
Cozad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagiev's head backwards.
Nagiev tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagiev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cozad lands with a nice combination. Nagiev backs away looking to recover.
Nagiev swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozad is defended easily by Nagiev.
Cozad tries for a takedown but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cozad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
Nagiev misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Cozad.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Cozad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cozad down.
Cozad misses with a kick to the body.
Nagiev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagiev dodges the punch combination from Cozad.
Cozad throws a right and a left that Nagiev avoids nicely.
Nagiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagiev's hands.
Nagiev tries to work over Cozad's front leg with a kick but Cozad checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagiev on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Nagiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagiev swings widly with a right hand
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Cozad does no damage.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Nagiev.
Nagiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Nagiev.
Cozad misses with a two punch combination.
Cozad misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nagiev swinging wildly here.
Nagiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev misses with a double jab
and Cozad counters with a straight right hand.
Nagiev throws a nice looking combination but Cozad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cozad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagiev throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Nagiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nagiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cozad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Nagiev settles back down.
Nagiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Cozad.
Nagiev misses with a double jab
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nagiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nagiev!
Cozad shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cozad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Cozad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagiev.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Nagiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Nagiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagiev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Dmitry Nagiev!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dmitry Nagiev!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev wins by unanimous decision!
Dmitry Nagiev is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Boris Brejcha - Openminded as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Lehtonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jari Lehtonen has been cut.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lehtonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehtonen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Lehtonen gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Lehtonen wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lehtonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working for a triangle but Lehtonen defends it easily.
Lehtonen won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lehtonen stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie closes the distance but Lehtonen moves to the side
and Lehtonen counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Lehtonen gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lehtonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lehtonen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Lehtonen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ricardo Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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