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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Under and Over it by Five Finger Death Punch . A fine choice. Kennedy has chosen Still Remains-The Worst Is Yet To Come as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jared Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jared Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kennedy breaks away
and Kennedy counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Kennedy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Johnson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kennedy has cracked it and Johnson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandy Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Longface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandy comes to the cage accompanied by Protect ya neck. Longface has chosen All That Remains-This Calling as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mandy Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Longface!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Longface is out of range.
Longface uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandy.
Brandy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandy duly obliges.
It looks like Curtis Longface has been cut.
Longface takes one to the chin there.
Brandy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Longface was covering up waiting for the punch and Brandy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Longface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandy defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longface wants to sweep here but Brandy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Longface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Longface is looking for a triangle here but Brandy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longface is looking for a sweep.
Longface gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brandy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Longface is trying to control but can't.
Brandy controlling the pace.
Longface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandy is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandy content to control rather than advance.
Brandy trying to control the action but Longface is working from the bottom.
Longface won't allow Brandy to pass to mount.
Brandy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Longface sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longface wants to control but Brandy is keeping busy.
Brandy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longface works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longface keeping moving, preventing Brandy from controlling successfully.
Longface working for a triangle but Brandy defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longface escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandy Brandy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Longface's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brandy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Longface tries to sprawl but Brandy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Longface is pressing down on Brandy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandy tries to stand but Longface is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longface looking to control but Brandy passes into half guard.
Longface trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longface actively working from the bottom here.
Brandy trying to control the action but Longface is working from the bottom.
Brandy wants to pass the guard but Longface is defending well.
Brandy is working hard here to advance position.
Brandy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longface has managed to free his arm - good work.
Longface missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandy tries to pass to full mount but Longface defends it.
Longface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandy.
Brandy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longface defending well though.
Longface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandy.
Longface is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandy.
Longface throws a strike from the bottom but Brandy passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longface is trying to control Brandy's posture but Brandy avoids it.
Longface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brandy moves nicely into side control.
Longface is looking to reverse the position.
Longface manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandy's best efforts.
Longface trying to control but Brandy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy is trying to work for a kimura but Longface is defending well.
Longface tries to get to full guard but Brandy has control of the leg.
Longface wants to control but Brandy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Longface tries to roll over but Brandy keeps him under control.
Brandy wants to pass the guard but Longface is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mandy Brandy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Longface's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Longface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longface throws a looping overhand right but Brandy ducks down to avoid it.
Brandy swinging wildly here.
Brandy throws out a leg kick but Longface moves out of range and Brandy only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandy throws a low kick but Longface moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Longface.
Brandy looks to land a combination but Longface avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy moves away from the strike by Longface.
Brandy throws a nice looking combination but Longface bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandy misses with a looping left.
Brandy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Longface eats them both and turns towards Brandy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brandy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longface in his tracks.
Brandy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longface moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandy cracks a nice hook into Longface's ribs.
Brandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longface decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longface works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Longface is looking for a kimura but Brandy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Longface to get the leverage.
Longface seems to be looking for submissions.
Brandy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandy actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandy looking for submissions off his back.
Longface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longface wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longface is looking to advance position but Brandy won't allow it.
Brandy wants to control but Longface is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandy Brandy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy actively working from the bottom here.
Curtis Longface has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longface is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandy defends it well.
Longface is trying to work for a kimura but Brandy is defending well.
Curtis Longface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandy is looking to control Longface's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandy avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longface has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brandy defend it? Longface steps over the head and cranks it - Brandy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Longface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Longface!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calabi Yau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death Walks Behind You. 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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235 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Calabi Yau!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson has managed to clinch.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Yau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson cracks Yau with a nice body shot.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.
Yau takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Calabi Yau has been cut.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau stalling in the clinch.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yau won't want to take too many of those.
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Yau looks gassed!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simpson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yau's brow.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Yau 's eye.
Yau managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Yau has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
A frustrated look appears on Yau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Yau takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Yau avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calabi Yau.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Yau 's eye.
Yau avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Yau is trying to stall.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Yau in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson is working Yau over against the cage.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yau's defenses.
That has opened up Calabi Yau's cut even more.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yau blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson is looking to slow Yau down with leg kicks.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Yau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yau avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Yau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yau blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Yau is breathing heavily.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yau avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
Yau tries to stall but Simpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Yau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Calabi Yau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Yau blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simpson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yau blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Yau avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Yau shrugs off.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Yau stalling against the cage.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Yau in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edward Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau avoiding damage.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
Yau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calabi Yau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Yau.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yau moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Yau misses with a two punch combination.
Edward Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yau there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yau. That did some damage!
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Simpson.
Yau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Yau pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yau slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Yau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calabi Yau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yau is defending well for now.
Yau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Yau has picked Simpson up - he's going for a ride! Yau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Yau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Yau is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Yau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Yau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yau wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
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.
Yau wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yau.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yau wants to control the pace but Simpson is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Yau there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau cracks Simpson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Simpson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yau celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calabi Yau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mendez Papillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez Papillion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kareem al Rashid's chin.
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27
180 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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24
167 lbs
11 - 7 - 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem al Rashid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Rashid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
al Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
al Rashid wants to clinch.
Papillion keeps the fight on the outside.
al Rashid forces Papillion back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from al Rashid.
A hook to the body from al Rashid.
al Rashid is working Papillion over against the cage.
al Rashid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
al Rashid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papillion struggles to land a body shot inside as al Rashid controls his hands.
al Rashid lands a body shot in the clinch.
al Rashid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papillion backwards.
al Rashid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
al Rashid lands a hook that snaps the head of Papillion backwards.
Papillion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
al Rashid lands with a light punch inside.
Papillion misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from al Rashid.
Papillion is breathing heavily.
al Rashid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
al Rashid lands a left hand.
al Rashid breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid forces Papillion back against the cage and clinches.
al Rashid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
al Rashid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papillion is rocked!
al Rashid lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Papillion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Papillion.
al Rashid misses with some punches.
al Rashid throws a punch but it's blocked by Papillion.
al Rashid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papillion letting al Rashid take a breather here.
al Rashid misses with a hook from the clinch.
al Rashid misses with a punch on the inside.
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Papillion.
al Rashid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papillion.
al Rashid misses with the head strike.
al Rashid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from al Rashid fails to land.
al Rashid misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papillion.
al Rashid swings wildly with an uppercut but Papillion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from al Rashid fails to land.
al Rashid throws a punch but it's blocked by Papillion.
Papillion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
al Rashid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
al Rashid misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al Rashid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on al Rashid - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Papillion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Papillion.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
al Rashid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papillion.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
al Rashid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papillion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for al Rashid.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Papillion.
Papillion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Rashid is working Papillion over against the cage.
al Rashid swings wildly with an uppercut but Papillion uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Rashid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
al Rashid working aggressively here.
al Rashid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papillion blocks an uppercut.
al Rashid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Papillion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Papillion.
al Rashid misses with a punch on the inside.
Papillion blocking some punches.
al Rashid digs a right hand underneath Papillion's ribcage. Papillion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for al Rashid.
al Rashid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papillion tries to score a body lock takedown but al Rashid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papillion seems to have got his legs back now.
al Rashid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from al Rashid.
A right handed body shot lands from al Rashid.
al Rashid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papillion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papillion circles away from the clinch attempt.
al Rashid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papillion misses with a hook.
al Rashid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Papillion.
al Rashid lands with a hook. Papillion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
al Rashid darts in and clinches Papillion up against the cage.
Papillion looking for a takedown.
al Rashid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
al Rashid presses Papillion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from al Rashid.
al Rashid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
al Rashid lands a nice uppercut.
al Rashid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papillion.
al Rashid is leaning against Papillion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papillion letting al Rashid take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
al Rashid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papillion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mendez Papillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Rashid lands a shoulder strike.
al Rashid scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Rashid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from al Rashid.
Nice body punch from al Rashid - that landed with a thud.
al Rashid lands a shot to the body.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papillion or not.
al Rashid lands a body punch.
al Rashid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papillions head.
al Rashid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from al Rashid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Rashid stalling the fight.
al Rashid lands a hook that snaps the head of Papillion backwards.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papillion or not.
al Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papillion backwards.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papillion or not.
al Rashid creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Papillion's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Papillion drops to his knees and al Rashid pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem al Rashid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Menard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Still D.R.E. Menard has chosen Champions as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Menard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menard tries to clinch up.
Menard clinches.
Menard lands a right hand.
Menard manages to break the clinch.
Menard tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Menard does no damage.
Davies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menard moves away.
Menard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davies ducks under a wild hook from Menard.
Menard wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Menard clinches with his opponent.
Menard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviess head.
Menard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menard slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Menard misses with a looping left.
Menard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davies slips a jab and a cross from Menard.
Menard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menard is looking to clinch.
Menard closes the distance and clinches.
Menard is stalling here.
Menard breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menard circles away.
Davies shoots in looking for a takedown. Menard tries to sprawl out of it but Davies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davies somewhat.
Menard throws a monster overhand right that drops Davies! Menard follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Menard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Darby comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Konrad Koltun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eoin Andershannon O Darby's chin.
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30
154 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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21
152 lbs
8 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - O Darby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Darby.
A slow jab from O Darby misses its intended target.
Koltun moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Koltun.
O Darby dodges an elbow strike from Koltun.
Koltun dodges an elbow strike from O Darby.
Still in the clinch, Koltun scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Darby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Darby wants to stall.
Koltun lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Koltun controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun pushes O Darby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Darby up against the cage.
O Darby is trying to force a seperation but Koltun has the dominant position.
Koltun slows down the pace here.
O Darby blocking some punches.
Koltun is pushing O Darby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Konrad Koltun.
O Darby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Darby misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koltun.
O Darby just misses with a punch to the body.
O Darby avoids the body shot from Koltun.
O Darby tries for a takedown but Koltun circles away easily
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koltun avoids the body shot from O Darby.
O Darby shoots for a takedown but Koltun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Darby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Darby staying out of range there.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Darby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
O Darby blocks a jab.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
O Darby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Darby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but O Darby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koltun misses with a hook. O Darby ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from O Darby.
O Darby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Darby moves away.
Horrible takedown by O Darby or perhaps it was just good defense by Koltun which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin Andershannon O Darby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Darby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Darby.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Darby lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Darby staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by O Darby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Darby works Koltun's body with a nice hook.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Darby misses with a shot to the body
and O Darby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koltun moves away from the strike by O Darby.
Koltun slips under a jab.
O Darby scores with a shot to the body.
O Darby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koltun tries to avoid it but O Darby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koltun to the ground. Koltun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Darby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from O Darby.
O Darby is looking to wear down Koltun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Darby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
O Darby cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Darby. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Koltun.
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. O Darby sprawls well.
Koltun throws a poor cross that misses
and O Darby counters with a nice body shot.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koltun tries to clinch up.
O Darby misses with the combination.
Koltun has closed the distance and engaged O Darby in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O Darby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koltun stalling the fight.
Koltun tries to work over O Darby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
O Darby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Darby's elbow.
O Darby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koltun breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Darby takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
O Darby looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Darby thows a body shot but no joy.
O Darby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
O Darby looks for the body kick but Koltun saw that one coming.
Koltun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Darby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
O Darby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Darby keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun postures up.
Koltun advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Darby prevents Koltun from moving into mount.
O Darby tries to improve position but can't.
O Darby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from O Darby finds it's target.
Koltun connects with a body shot.
O Darby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Darby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from O Darby.
O Darby misses with a body shot.
Koltun clinches up with O Darby and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koltun.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koltun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koltun stalling.
O Darby blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun controlling the action here for a moment.
Koltun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koltun lands a hook that snaps the head of O Darby backwards.
Koltun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Konrad Koltun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Koltun to work.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Konrad Koltun.
Koltun with a jab.
O Darby punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
O Darby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Darby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
O Darby cracks Koltun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koltun throws a body punch but O Darby moves out of range.
O Darby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
O Darby slips a jab from Koltun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun blocks the body kick.
O Darby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Darby in his tracks.
O Darby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but O Darby slips the punch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun pushes O Darby up against the cage in a clinch.
Konrad Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Darby tries to stall but Koltun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koltun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Koltun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Darby trying to stall but Koltun improves his position.
Koltun pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koltun digs a right hand into O Darby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Darby's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O Darby takes a shot to the head.
Koltun effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Koltun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Darby.
Eoin Andershannon O Darby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Darby misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koltun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Koltun!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grinder. Banks has chosen Kanye West-So Appalled as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
149 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Sherk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sherk counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Sherk connects with a body shot.
Sherk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Sherk.
Banks slips a jab from Sherk.
Banks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sherk stuns Banks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks slips under a jab from Sherk.
Sherk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks is rocked!
Sherk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherk throws a series of strikes that have Banks backpedaling.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Sherk finish him?
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Sherk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Banks right on the button. Banks goes down! Sherk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sherk gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Sherk!
Sean Sherk retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurston Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hawthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawthorn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sam & Dave - Soul Man. The key to victory for Thurston Moore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurston Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Hawthorn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawthorn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Hawthorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moore wants to break free but Hawthorn has control.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawthorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore wants to break free but Hawthorn has control.
Moore stops a takedown attempt from Hawthorn.
Hawthorn misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawthorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawthorn is rocked!
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!
Hawthorn moves away from the strike by Moore.
Hawthorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Hawthorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Hawthorn is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Moore just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Hawthorn has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thurston Moore!
Thurston Moore retains his lightweight title!
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