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O.R.G. 15 De Souza VS Jovani PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sarel Labuschagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarel Labuschagne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Woodley's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarel Labuschagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labuschagne gets tackled into the cage by Woodley. Woodley maintains the clinch.
Labuschagne stalling in the clinch.
Woodley scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sarel Labuschagne has been cut.
Labuschagne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woodley tries to land knees in the clinch but Labuschagne avoids the damage to the body.
Woodley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woodley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Woodley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woodley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into half guard.
Labuschagne is taking a breather. Woodley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Labuschagne trying to control the pace.
Labuschagne wants to stand up but Woodley is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woodley wants to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Sarel Labuschagne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch but Labuschagne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodley doesn't manage to clinch there - Labuschagne circles away.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labuschagne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Labuschagne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Woodley.
Woodley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labuschagne swivels and escapes.
Woodley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woodley darts in trying to clinch
and Labuschagne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Labuschagne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labuschagne misses with a double jab.
Labuschagne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Labuschagne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woodley forces Labuschagne back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labuschagne is trying to break the clinch but Woodley is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labuschagne's brow.
Woodley goes for a takedown attempt but Labuschagne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labuschagne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Labuschagne throws a head kick that misses.
Woodley throws a head kick but Labuschagne moves out of range.
Labuschagne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Labuschagne.
Mike Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodley forces Labuschagne back against the cage and clinches.
Woodley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Labuschagne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarel Labuschagne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Woodley.
Woodley looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labuschagne managing to block the knees to the body from Woodley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Woodley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sarel Labuschagne'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.
Woodley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Labuschagne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Woodley has one foot on Labuschagne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Labuschagne has closed the distance and engaged Woodley in a clinch.
Labuschagne takes a knee right on the jaw!
Labuschagne blocking some punches.
Woodley manages to break the clinch.
Woodley shoots in but Labuschagne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Labuschagne.
Woodley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Labuschagne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Woodley is breathing heavily.
Labuschagne keeps the fight on the outside.
Labuschagne misses with a two punch combination.
Woodley tries to clinch up but Labuschagne circles away and keeps his distance.
Woodley blocks a head kick by Labuschagne.
Labuschagne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Labuschagne scores with a one two! Woodley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarel Labuschagne is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Labuschagne as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Labuschagne counters with a three punch combo that has Woodley backing up. Woodley nods at Labuschagne to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Labuschagne lands a nice shot to the body.
Labuschagne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Labuschagne showed some decent athleticism there.
Labuschagne not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Woodley is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sarel Labuschagne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Labuschagne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woodley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Labuschagne is in Woodley's guard.
Labuschagne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Woodley, up you get!
Labuschagne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woodley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Labuschagne stands up and waves to Woodley to follow him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Labuschagne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Labuschagne trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Woodley doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarel Labuschagne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sarel Labuschagne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Woodley tries to clinch
and Labuschagne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woodley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Labuschagne counters with a nice body shot.
Woodley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Woodley with a knee to the head.
Woodley pulls guard.
Labuschagne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Sarel Labuschagne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Labuschagne misses with a leg kick.
Labuschagne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Labuschagne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labuschagne cracks Woodley with a good jab.
Woodley shoots for a double leg takedown but Labuschagne sprawls well. He's pushed Woodley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Woodley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Labuschagne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labuschagne wants it to stay on the feet.
Labuschagne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Labuschagne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labuschagne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woodley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Labuschagne wants to get back to striking at distance but Woodley won't allow it.
Woodley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Labuschagne blocks it with crossed arms.
Woodley has Labuschagne pressed against the cage, preventing Labuschagne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodley can't break the clinch.
Labuschagne wants to break free but Woodley has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne can't break the clinch.
Woodley has Labuschagne pressed against the cage, preventing Labuschagne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodley misses with a knee strike.
Woodley tries a knee to the head but Labuschagne blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Labuschagne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Labuschagne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Labuschagne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woodley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labuschagne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woodley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Woodley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodley is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labuschagne controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sarel Labuschagne just wasn't active enough.
Labuschagne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woodley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarel Labuschagne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Labuschagne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarel Labuschagne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin OConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Alberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin OConor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. OConor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OConor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alberto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OConor.
Alberto scores with a takedown into OConor's guard.
Alberto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OConor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alberto is aware though and is defending well.
Alberto throwing strikes but missing.
OConor keeping moving, preventing Alberto from controlling successfully.
OConor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alberto rolls with it to try and escape but OConor cranks on the arm and Alberto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin OConor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Mashego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Murdock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Mashego!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Mashego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mashego misses with a looping left.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Mashego.
Murdock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mashego!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murdock gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Mashego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mashego. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mashego misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Mashego coming out on top.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
Mashego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murdock is rocked!
Murdock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Murdock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock glances at the clock... BAM! Mashego nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Murdock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Murdock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Mashego!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ens Shaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison's entrance music is Nowhere to run. A fine choice. Ens Shaba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ens Shaba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaba shoots in for a double leg but Davison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaba shoots in looking for a takedown but Davison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davison rushes Shaba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davison wants the takedown. Shaba is fighting it off but Davison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shaba's guard against the cage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaba is proving hard to escape from.
Shaba throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Davison wants to stand but Shaba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davison stands up and waves to Shaba to follow him.
Shaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davison counters with a good, hard body kick but Shaba shrugs it off.
Joe Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ens Shaba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Davison.
A combination from Davison does no damage.
Shaba fails to land the takedown.
Shaba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davison counters with a three punch combo that has Shaba backing up. Shaba nods at Davison to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaba looks gassed!
Davison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davison circles away.
Shaba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davison as he avoids it easily.
Shaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaba scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Shaba misses with a takedown
and Davison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison cracks Shaba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davison throws a right hand that Shaba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaba also avoids with ease.
Davison drops Shaba with a beautiful combination! Shaba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davison is looking for the KO!
Shaba is rocked!
Shaba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davison.
Shaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davison pinned against the cage. Davison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davison drives through and clinches with Shaba against the cage.
Davison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davison escapes and gets back to his feet.
Joe Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison cracks Shaba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joe Davison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davison.
Shaba walks into a stiff left hand from Davison.
Shaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Davison finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davison throws a pinpoint strike between Shaba's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shaba crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Davison scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Davison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cinderella Man - Eminem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Davison thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Davison misses.
Davison thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davison pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Clark is looking to advance position but Davison won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control the action but Davison is working from the bottom.
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
Davison trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison tries to kick Clark off in order to stand up. Clark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
Davison parries the strikes from Clark easily there. Clark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davison to escape.
Clark prevents Davison from escaping the position.
Davison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clark off and has taken his back!
Clark trying to control but not successfully.
Davison decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
A telegraphed right hand from Davison misses the target.
Davison misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Davison sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davison throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Davison misses with a few strikes there.
Davison swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Davison throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark looking to score a takedown here. Davison is defending well but Clark drives through and ends up in Davison's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davison!
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Davison prevents Clark from escaping the position.
Davison decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Davison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
Joshua Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davison misses with a leg kick.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davison as he avoids it easily.
Davison scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davison.
Clark looks gassed!
Davison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Davison which made him look bad.
Joshua Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davison throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Davison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Davison.
Davison just misses with a punch to the body.
Davison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davison cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clark looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davison finish him?
Clark is rocked!
It looks like John Clark has been cut.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davison can pounce on him.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Davison finish him?
Clark scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davison somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Davison lands with a right and another and another! Clark is in big trouble! Davison lands again and this time it's lights out for Clark! A quality knockout there for Davison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Davison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj Sparbot looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Sparbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Dexter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparbot swats away the attempt to clinch by Dexter.
Sparbot looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dexter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparbot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rob Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dexter moves in looking to clinch but Sparbot pushes him off.
Dexter tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dexter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dexter misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dexter was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparbot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sparbot as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dexter screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sparbot! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bjj Sparbot!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation . Takanori Gomi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dutch Delight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomi dodges the punch combination from Delight.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delight lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomi dives in and grabs Delight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delight pushes down on Gomi's head and hops out.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomi backs up against the cage.
It looks like Takanori Gomi has been cut.
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!
Delight blocks a head kick by Gomi.
Delight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delight lands with an overhand left.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown. Delight tries to sprawl out of it but Gomi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomi looks gassed!
Delight lands a two punch combo.
Gomi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delight fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Dutch Delight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delight connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gomi tumbling to the canvas! Delight pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gomi was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dutch Delight!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Jovani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovani comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ecstasy of Gold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jose De Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cesar Jovani's chin.
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Jovani!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza avoids the head kick by Jovani.
De Souza scores with a takedown into Jovani's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jovani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Souza is controlling him.
De Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovani keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Jovani wants to stand and escape but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jovani is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Jovani keeps moving.
Jovani wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose De Souza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Jovani.
De Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jovani's waist but Jovani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Souza off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Souza.
Jovani tries to improve position but can't.
Jovani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Souza is controlling him well.
De Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jovani has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jovani is trying to improve his position.
Jovani is pushing De Souza's head away, looking to escape. De Souza manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza looks up at the clock and then as Jovani takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Souza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jovani has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Souza but great work by Jovani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovani advances to full mount.
Jovani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Souza is looking to escape.
Jovani is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovani scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza prevents Jovani from standing back up.
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jovani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
Still in half guard, De Souza seems content to control.
De Souza prevents Jovani from standing back up.
Jovani is staying active underneath De Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jovani wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovani is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovani keeping hold of De Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Jovani manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De Souza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jovani.
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jovani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jovani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Jovani dominated that round.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Jovani didn't expect that.
Jovani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza stops Jovani from standing up.
Jovani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jovani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovani keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Souza manages to pass to side control.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet.
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza prevents Jovani from standing back up.
De Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Jovani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
De Souza stops Jovani from getting back to his feet.
De Souza is trying to control. Jovani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Souza throws a strike but Jovani avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jovani keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Jovani is looking to stand up but De Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
Jovani is breathing heavily.
Jovani looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Souza is one step ahead there.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovani is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovani is retaining full guard.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
De Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Souza is just content to waste time from the top position. Jovani takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet but De Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Souza trying to move into half guard but instead Jovani has managed to sweep!
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jovani pushes down on De Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jovani is looking to advance position but De Souza won't allow it.
De Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Jovani sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like Jovani is going to stand back up.
Jovani works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Jose De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jovani lands with a kick to the temple. De Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jose De Souza has been cut.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big head kick from Jovani and De Souza is sent sprawling to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jovani trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Jovani looking to pass the guard.
Jovani stands and steps away. De Souza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovani throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cesar Jovani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jovani.
Jovani stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Jovani throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jovani, as that shot connected.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jovani.
Jovani is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Jovani is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet but De Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jovani wants to sweep but no luck.
Jovani keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Jovani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Souza is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Souza manages to pass to side control.
De Souza wants to take a breather but Jovani is having none of it.
De Souza trying to control from Jovani's half guard. Jovani has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jovani is looking to stand up but De Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jovani 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.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovani is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza postures up and lands a big shot to Jovani's brow.
Jovani keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Jovani manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Jovani.
Jovani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jovani throws a sloppy head kick and De Souza moves out of range easily.
Jovani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jovani circles away.
Jovani lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Jose De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovani connects with a right hand. De Souza shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Jovani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jovani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Jovani!
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