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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sindre Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Craig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sindre Somme!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
Craig blocks a head kick by Somme.
Craig forces Somme back against the cage and clinches.
Somme working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Somme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Somme is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Somme up against the cage.
Somme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig gets a clinch.
Craig takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Simon Craig has been cut.
Craig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Somme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Craig tries for a takedown but Somme manages to get underhooks.
Craig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Somme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig is breathing heavily.
Somme is trying to break free.
Craig is trying to push Somme away but Somme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Somme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craig tries to pull guard but Somme holds him up against the cage and eventually Craig drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somme breaks from the clinch.
Craig gets a clinch.
Somme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig shoots in for a double leg but Somme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Somme with that takedown attempt.
Somme clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Somme wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Somme is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Somme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somme breaks the clinch.
Somme looks to land a combination but Craig avoids it well.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Somme shows good takedown defense.
Somme lands with a nice combination. Craig backs away looking to recover.
Somme wants to clinch.
Somme wants to land a leg kick but Craig is out of range.
Somme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Somme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Craig is rocked!
Sindre Somme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craig sprawls well. Craig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Somme gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Somme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Somme shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Craig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Somme fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Craig sprawls well initially but Somme persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Somme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig moves into full guard.
Craig looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sindre Somme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Somme. Those never looked like landing.
Somme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Somme wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Somme lands with a hook. Craig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Craig moves into the clinch.
Somme wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Somme lands a left hand.
Somme is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Somme wants to break free but Craig has control.
Somme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craig's waist but Craig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Somme off to one side.
Somme doesn't manage to clinch there - Craig circles away.
Somme is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somme tries to clinch but Craig is having none of it.
Somme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somme misses with a few strikes there.
Somme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craig.
Somme feints a jab promting Craig to slip. Somme then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Somme lands a body shot.
Somme is looking to clinch but Craig is avoiding it.
Craig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Craig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Craig passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somme trying desperately to get to his feet.
Craig wants to control the pace but Somme is squirming around nicely.
Craig raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somme wants to get back to his feet.
Craig content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Somme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Craig controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Somme really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig working Somme over with strikes here.
Craig looking to control but Somme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Somme defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Craig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somme is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Craig controlling from mount.
Somme is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craig controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Somme really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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 Simon Craig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Craig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Craig shoots in and drives through. Somme sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craig.
Somme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Somme throws a body punch but Craig moves out of range.
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Somme.
Somme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Craig is out of range and Somme settles back down.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Craig avoids the head kick by Somme.
Somme is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Somme shoots for a takedown but Craig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Somme has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somme is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Somme content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but Somme is blocking nicely.
Somme slowing the pace effectively.
Craig keeps control of Somme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Somme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Craig fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somme tries to clinch there but Craig circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig has Somme up against the cage in a clinch.
Sindre Somme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Somme has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig jumps guard and drags Somme to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Craig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Somme trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Somme is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Craig is proving hard to escape from.
Somme gets to his feet - Craig follows without any prompting.
Craig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Somme but Somme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Somme has closed the distance and engaged Craig in a clinch.
Craig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Somme smiles and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Somme. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Craig blocks a head kick by Somme.
Somme is looking to clinch but Craig is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig shoots in and gets a takedown into Somme's guard.
Somme keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Somme has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Craig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Craig blocks a head kick by Somme.
Craig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig stops Somme from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Somme!
Craig tries to control but Somme wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sindre Somme.
I think Somme 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Sindre Somme!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sindre Somme!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sindre Somme!
Sindre Somme wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orjan Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Somme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Somme!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenneth Somme throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orjan Somme tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenneth Somme is in Orjan Somme's guard.
Kenneth Somme throws a big right hand that misses.
Orjan Somme has control of Kenneth Somme's left arm, preventing Kenneth Somme from doing any damage.
Kenneth Somme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orjan Somme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenneth Somme wanted to stand there but Orjan Somme had control of the position.
Kenneth Somme wants to stand and escape but instead Orjan Somme has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kenneth Somme throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orjan Somme uses it to pass to side control.
Orjan Somme taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orjan Somme has hold of Kenneth Somme's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kenneth Somme tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Orjan Somme cranks the arm and Kenneth Somme screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kenneth Somme, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Orjan Somme!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egbert Van Der Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egbert Van Der Dick has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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115 lbs
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149 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 100 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Egbert Van Der Dick!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Der Dick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dick drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Van Der Dick seems to have locked his on tight now - Jobber screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Van Der Dick, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Egbert Van Der Dick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarel Valtna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaarel Valtna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtna ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valtna is defended easily by Thompson.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Valtna shoots in.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valtna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valtna being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valtna forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Valtna.
Valtna is controlling the pace.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Valtna wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtna is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Valtna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Valtna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valtna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtna is controlling the pace.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valtna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valtna seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Valtna wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Valtna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valtna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarel Valtna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson gets caught napping as Valtna dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Valtna stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Valtna shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Valtna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valtna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Valtna fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valtna shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harry Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarel Valtna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valtna looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Valtna. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Valtna. Valtna gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valtna.
Valtna shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harry Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valtna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valtna off to one side.
Valtna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valtna is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valtna shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valtna is defended easily by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Thompson.
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!
Thompson digs a good body shot into Valtna's ribs.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Valtna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Valtna's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Valtna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valtna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harry Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson jabs at Valtna's body.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson scores with the left hand. Valtna knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Valtna sprawling to the canvas. Thompson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Valtna hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Valtna clean off his feet! He's out cold! Thompson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Auclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georges Auclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Burgess!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Auclair sprawls well. Auclair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Auclair shoots in for a double leg but Burgess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burgess shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Auclair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burgess trying to control but Auclair is working from the bottom.
Burgess content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Auclair has locked up a guillotine! Auclair's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burgess is holding on here and Auclair must be using up a lot of energy. Burgess has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Auclair gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georges Auclair!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake the preditor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake the preditor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the preditor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
the preditor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
the preditor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kersey on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersey looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but the preditor is defending well. Kersey quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! the preditor has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kersey celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kersey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Sylosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrius Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylosis comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Sanchez has chosen Lil'Wayne - John 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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240 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Sylosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitrius Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanchez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sylosis looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sanchez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dimitrius Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Lucatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Glover has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlo Lucatelli's chin.
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Lucatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Glover!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucatelli drives through with a takedown into Glover's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Glover keeping full guard, as Lucatelli tries to pass.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Lucatelli from controlling successfully.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucatelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucatelli is one step ahead there.
Lucatelli thows a big elbow that misses.
Lucatelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucatelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucatelli drops back looking for a leg! Glover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Glover manages to kick Lucatelli off! Lucatelli jumps back into Glover's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucatelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucatelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lucatelli takes a little break here. Glover wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lucatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucatelli has hold of Glover's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Glover tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lucatelli cranks the arm and Glover screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Glover, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlo Lucatelli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Girl I Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller wants to clinch
letting Backstrom counter with a right hand.
Backstrom lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Backstrom takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Backstrom throws a powerful right kick. Miller tried to block low but the kick was high! Miller was taken right off of his feet! Backstrom jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Backstrom!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Ravenhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Mel Manhoef is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ritchie Ravenhill!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravenhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhoef sprawls well. He's pushed Ravenhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ravenhill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Ravenhill or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
Big Mel Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Ravenhill.
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ritchie Ravenhill has been cut.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ravenhill tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ravenhill avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Ravenhill takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravenhill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ravenhill is trying to maintain a safe position but Manhoef gets an underhook and turns Ravenhill into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manhoef working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manhoef scores a nice knee to the body.
Ravenhill looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ravenhill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ritchie Ravenhill's cut even more.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ravenhill is rocked!
Manhoef drops Ravenhill with a big knee straight up the middle! Ravenhill is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ravenhill is still on wobbly legs! Can Manhoef finish him?
Manhoef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ravenhill. That did some damage!
Manhoef clinches.
Manhoef working the clinch nicely. Ravenhill is working for position but Manhoef cracks him with a big knee to the head! Ravenhill crumples up against the cage and Manhoef lands two more shots before the ref can save Ravenhill! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Big Mel Manhoef!
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