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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maimuta Prunea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
11 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maimuta Prunea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prunea throws a hook but Bisping avoids it easily.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping gets tackled into the cage by Prunea. Prunea maintains the clinch.
Bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prunea has him pressed against the cage.
Prunea has Bisping pressed against the cage, preventing Bisping from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bisping is trying to force a seperation but Prunea has the dominant position.
Prunea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
Prunea keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping is looking to break free of the clinch but Prunea has double underhooks.
Bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prunea is working for takedown but Bisping is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prunea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Prunea has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Prunea is controlling the position.
Bisping wants to get back to striking at distance but Prunea won't allow it.
Prunea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bisping tries to keep at a distance but Prunea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prunea effectively controlling the action here.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prunea keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prunea manages to break the clinch.
Prunea shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maimuta Prunea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping cracks Prunea with a good jab.
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prunea.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prunea counters with a crisp one two that drops Bisping! Prunea thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bisping to his feet! Bisping is in big trouble!
Bisping is rocked!
Bisping looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prunea shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Bisping is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Maimuta Prunea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West- Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Willemoes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Willemoes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
185 lbs
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175 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Willemoes closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Willemoes can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Willemoes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willemoes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willemoes tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
It looks like Christian Willemoes has been cut.
Willemoes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Willemoes lands a shot to the body.
Willemoes struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Willemoes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willemoes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willemoes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willemoes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willemoes wants to clinch.
Willemoes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Nice defenses there by Willemoes.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Willemoes backs away looking to recover.
Willemoes misses the shot to the body.
Willemoes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willemoes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Willemoes manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willemoes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willemoes trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willemoes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willemoes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Willemoes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Willemoes keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to control but Willemoes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Willemoes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Willemoes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Willemoes!
Willemoes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz looks gassed!
Willemoes lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushes Willemoes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Willemoes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willemoes working the head with strikes.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Willemoes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Willemoes staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Willemoes lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Willemoes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Willemoes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willemoes decides to stand back up.
Willemoes is looking to clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Willemoes shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz throws a series of punches but Willemoes moves out of range.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Willemoes is looking to clinch.
Willemoes closes the distance and clinches.
Willemoes misses with a punch on the inside.
Willemoes tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Willemoes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Willemoes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willemoes defends well.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Willemoes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willemoes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willemoes passes to full mount!
Willemoes scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christian Willemoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willemoes raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Willemoes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willemoes connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Willemoes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willemoes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Willemoes scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Willemoes breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Willemoes working the ground and pound effectively.
Willemoes dominating with strikes here.
Willemoes lands with some strikes.
Willemoes cracks Diaz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diaz is rocked!
Willemoes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Willemoes finish him?
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Willemoes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Willemoes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Willemoes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Willemoes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Willemoes is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Willemoes looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
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!
Willemoes lands a big shot to the head and Diaz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Willemoes!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Willemoes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King George Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, King George Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from George Iv does no damage.
George Iv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from George Iv as Materson shoots in.
Materson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from George Iv.
It looks like Mike Materson has been cut.
Materson shoots for a takedown but George Iv saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Materson shoots in looking for a takedown. George Iv tries to sprawl out of it but Materson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George Iv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
George Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Materson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. George Iv did well to prevent Materson getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materson is trying to control. George Iv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Iv tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materson is working for a kimura but George Iv is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George Iv is trying to stand.
Materson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
George Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
George Iv is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed George Iv's head.
Materson throwing shots but George Iv is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to free his trapped foot but George Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
George Iv is breathing heavily.
Materson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Materson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson seems to be working for a kimura but George Iv defends the submission attempt.
Materson throwing shots but George Iv is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson drops an elbow to the side of George Iv's head.
George Iv is staying active underneath Materson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
George Iv is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.
Materson is looking for a kimura but George Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson is trying to control. George Iv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
Materson is looking for a kimura but George Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materson to get the leverage.
Materson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Materson thows a huge punch but George Iv dodges it nicely.
Materson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Materson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
George Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Iv scores with a one two! Materson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Iv leaves Materson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King George Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. George Iv tries to avoid it but Materson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag George Iv to the ground. George Iv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George Iv.
Materson dodges the punch combination from George Iv.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materson.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson slips a jab and a cross from George Iv.
Materson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. George Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Materson is breathing heavily.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Materson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson tries to pass to full mount but George Iv defends it.
Materson 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.
Materson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for George Iv!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Iv avoids a series of strikes thrown by Materson.
Materson looking to ground and pound but George Iv is blocking nicely.
Materson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson lands a heavy elbow.
Materson lands with some strikes.
George Iv holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Materson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
George Iv avoids a series of strikes thrown by Materson.
Materson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
George Iv takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George Iv takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Materson looking to ground and pound but George Iv is blocking nicely.
Mike Materson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson punching from mount but George Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Materson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Materson punching from mount but George Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
George Iv taking shots to the head.
Materson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Materson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Materson unloads with some shots from mount but George Iv bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson lands a big shot there that rocks George Iv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
George Iv is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Materson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Materson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Materson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materson is defended easily by George Iv.
George Iv misses with a wild combination.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Materson fails with a takedown attempt.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
George Iv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George Iv's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Materson postures up in George Iv's guard and throws a big left but George Iv blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Materson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Materson tries to free his leg and advance position but George Iv is retaining full guard.
George Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson stands and throws George Iv's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Materson trying to control the action but George Iv is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Materson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Materson working the body and head with strikes.
George Iv takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
George Iv parries the strikes from Materson easily there. Materson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable George Iv to escape.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Iv trying to remain calm as Materson controls from the top position.
Materson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Materson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for George Iv!
Materson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Materson controlling from mount.
Materson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Materson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as George Iv is looking to escape.
King George Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Iv is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materson content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Mike Materson wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Mike Materson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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285 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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, Jan Polock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Finch!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch tries to clinch but Polock moves out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick but Polock moved away.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Polock counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
enabling Polock to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mark Finch has been cut.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Polock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polock connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch looks gassed!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polock forces Finch back against the cage and clinches.
Polock wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
Finch tries to stall but Polock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch won't allow it.
Polock wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finch to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polock avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Polock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finch has him pressed against the cage.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Polock.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Polock is trying to break free.
Polock scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Mark Finch's cut even more.
Polock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polock blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polock is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.
Polock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polock avoiding damage as Finch throws knees to the body.
Finch is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock managing to block the knees to the body from Finch.
Finch lands an elbow inside.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
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!
Polock wants to break free but Finch has control.
Finch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Polock misses with a body punch.
Finch avoiding damage.
Polock is trying to stall.
Polock has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch dodges an elbow strike from Polock.
Polock blocks an elbow strike.
Polock blocks an elbow strike.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polock stalling in the clinch but Finch improves position.
Polock is trying to break the clinch but Finch is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polock blocks it with crossed arms.
Polock wants to break free but Finch has control.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Polock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.
Polock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finch smiles and moves away.
Jan Polock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Polock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Finch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Polock checks a leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Polock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Polock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side.
Polock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch connects with a leg kick. Polock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Polock counter with a right hand.
Polock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Polock saw it coming and moves away.
Finch throws a leg kick but Polock checks it.
Finch thows a leg kick but Polock checks it
and Polock counters with a nice body kick.
Finch is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polock.
Polock dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polock shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polock has managed to clinch.
Finch trying to stall but Polock improves his position.
Polock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Jan Polock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Polock tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Polock sees coming a mile off.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jan Polock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polock closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The cut above Mark Finch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Polock clinches.
Polock looking for a takedown.
Polock dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Polock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finch lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polock jumps into guard, dragging Finch to the mat.
Polock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch looking to sit in guard and control but Polock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Polock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Finch'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finch pushes Polock up against the cage in a clinch.
Finch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Polock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finch tries to land knees in the clinch but Polock avoids the damage to the body.
Polock is trying to pull guard but Finch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Polock's face.
Finch taking a breather.
Finch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polock struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Polock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Polock is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.
Polock is trying to stall.
Polock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polock jumps guard but Finch stands there with Polock around his waist. Polock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polock's defenses.
Polock blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polock's efforts to push away.
Polock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finch has him pressed against the cage.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polock's defenses.
Mark Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polock gets a clinch.
Polock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Polock.
Finch tries to work over Polock's front leg with a kick but Polock checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polock.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch tries to work over Polock's front leg with a kick but Polock checks it.
Polock gets a clinch.
Finch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polock is defending well for now.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Polock blocks with his arms.
Polock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finch walks away with a smile on his face. Polock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Polock pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch wants to stall.
Polock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finch pushes off an throws an elbow but Polock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polock manages to break the clinch.
Polock checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Polock. Those never looked like landing.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Mark Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polock is defended easily by Finch.
Polock has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Polock blocks it.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch pushes off an throws an elbow but Polock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Polock blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Mark Finch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Polock is blocking nicely.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch holds him up against the cage and eventually Polock drops back down to his feet.
Jan Polock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Polock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Glass scores the fight for Jan Polock!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jan Polock!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jan Polock!
Jan Polock wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Mishenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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21
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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World class MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Mishenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willis scores with a hook.
Mishenko has closed the distance and engaged Willis in a clinch.
Mishenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Willis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mishenko misses with a knee strike.
Willis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishenko backwards.
Mishenko is breathing heavily.
Willis lands with a short shot to the head.
Willis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Willis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Willis.
It looks like Boris Mishenko has been cut.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Mishenko blocks an elbow strike.
Willis is trying to stall.
Willis connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Willis.
Willis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Willis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mishenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willis lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Willis obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mishenko avoids it.
Willis lands a nice elbow.
Mishenko avoiding damage as Willis throws knees to the body.
Mishenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishenko dodges an elbow strike from Willis.
Willis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mishenko managing to block the knees to the body from Willis.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Mishenko controls his hands.
Mishenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis stalling.
Mishenko avoiding damage as Willis throws knees to the body.
Willis lands an elbow that stopped Mishenko in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Willis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishenko's brow.
Willis lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Willis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Mishenko blocks it.
Willis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishenko is defending well for now.
Mishenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Willis blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mishenko.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mishenko.
Willis landing knees to the body.
Willis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boris Mishenko's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Willis.
Willis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Willis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boris Mishenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Willis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Willis misses with a knee strike.
Willis lands a damaging elbow.
Willis scores with a hook to the body.
Willis lands a body shot.
Willis lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Willis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Willis.
Mishenko avoiding damage as Willis throws knees to the body.
Willis working Mishenko over with knees to the body.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Willis misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Willis.
Willis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mishenko is keeping busy.
Willis lands a shoulder strike.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mishenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishenko takes a shot to the head.
Willis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Willis working Mishenko over with knees to the body.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mishenko.
Willis connects with a knee to the head.
Willis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mishenko's face.
Jeez, Boris Mishenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Willis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Mishenko blocks it.
Mishenko blocks an elbow strike.
Willis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mishenko looking to throw knees to the head but Willis is blocking nicely.
Willis avoiding damage.
Willis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Willis pushes Mishenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis tries to land knees in the clinch but Mishenko avoids the damage to the body.
Willis lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Mishenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rico Willis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
192 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Carter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Johnson down.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Carter is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carter to get the leverage.
Carter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dane Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Greville Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Pozzollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greville Griffiths might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against The Machine-Killing in the Name Of. Marian Pozzollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
155 lbs
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25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhys Greville Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marian Pozzollo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greville Griffiths tests Pozzollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pozzollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greville Griffiths defends it nicely.
Greville Griffiths stuffs the takedown attempt from Pozzollo. Pozzollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Greville Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greville Griffiths gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pozzollo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pozzollo pushes down on Greville Griffiths's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pozzollo seems to be working for a kimura but Greville Griffiths defends the submission attempt.
Pozzollo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths wants to get back to full guard.
Pozzollo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greville Griffiths is just riding it out for now. Pozzollo eventually gives up the hold.
Pozzollo seems to be working for a kimura but Greville Griffiths defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozzollo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Greville Griffiths uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Greville Griffiths knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pozzollo on the ground.
Pozzollo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greville Griffiths looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greville Griffiths looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greville Griffiths!
Greville Griffiths working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzollo tries to buck Greville Griffiths off but Greville Griffiths is having none of it.
Pozzollo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pozzollo is looking to control Greville Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pozzollo avoid being mounted?
Pozzollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greville Griffiths's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greville Griffiths's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozzollo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greville Griffiths is trying to break free.
Will Pozzollo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pozzollo controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greville Griffiths showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Pozzollo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pozzollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greville Griffiths avoids it really well and circles away.
Pozzollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Greville Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozzollo.
Greville Griffiths misses with a hook.
Greville Griffiths's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Greville Griffiths duly obliges.
Greville Griffiths will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greville Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Pozzollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pozzollo shoots in for a takedown but Greville Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhys Greville Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Pozzollo.
Pozzollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck for Pozzollo with that takedown attempt.
Greville Griffiths stuffs the takedown attempt from Pozzollo. Pozzollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Greville Griffiths stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greville Griffiths wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozzollo dodges the punch combination from Greville Griffiths.
Greville Griffiths throws a low kick but Pozzollo moves out of range easily.
Pozzollo slips a jab and a cross from Greville Griffiths.
Pozzollo shoots in and drives through. Greville Griffiths sprawls well.
Greville Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Greville Griffiths throws a right hand that Pozzollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pozzollo also avoids with ease.
Greville Griffiths really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pozzollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greville Griffiths as he jumps to the side.
Greville Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Pozzollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greville Griffiths stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greville Griffiths wants it to stay on the feet.
Pozzollo is breathing heavily.
Pozzollo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greville Griffiths sprawls well. Greville Griffiths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pozzollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Greville Griffiths as Pozzollo shoots in.
Greville Griffiths throws a series of punches but Pozzollo avoids them all with ease.
Pozzollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pozzollo counters with a single leg into guard. Greville Griffiths didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pozzollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pozzollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Greville Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pozzollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greville Griffiths will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pozzollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pozzollo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greville Griffiths, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greville Griffiths swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pozzollo counters with a shoot takedown. Greville Griffiths fights it but they end up in guard.
Marian Pozzollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pozzollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Pozzollo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Greville Griffiths is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marian Pozzollo!
Marian Pozzollo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Hammonok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Hammonok has chosen Dreams as his entrance music. The key to victory for Josh Cunningham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Hammonok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Hammonok misses with an uppercut. Cunningham saw that one coming.
Hammonok tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cunningham checks a leg kick.
Hammonok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Hammonok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammonok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammonok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Josh Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Hammonok.
Hammonok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonok tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammonok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham lands a jab.
It looks like Pete Hammonok has been cut.
Hammonok checks a low kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammonok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunningham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking to clinch.
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Hammonok crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammonok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammonok.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunningham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Pete Hammonok's cut even more.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammonok circles away.
Hammonok slips a jab and a cross from Cunningham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunningham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammonok has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammonok has double underhooks.
Cunningham tries to break free but Hammonok pushes him back against the cage.
Hammonok tries for a takedown but Cunningham manages to get underhooks.
Hammonok wants to take the fight to the mat but Cunningham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Hammonok has him pinned against the cage.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cunningham gets underhooks to prevent Hammonok's takedown attempt.
Cunningham managing to block the knees to the body from Hammonok.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham working hard to break the clinch.
Hammonok tries to pull guard but Cunningham holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammonok drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Hammonok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cunningham looks to throw a body kick
and Hammonok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammonok working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammonok.
Hammonok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammonok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cunningham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hammonok.
Hammonok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammonok.
Hammonok decides to stand back up. Hammonok steps back and let's Cunningham get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Hammonok avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Cunningham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammonok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Hammonok wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammonok.
Josh Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Hammonok.
Cunningham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammonok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunningham tries to clinch
and Hammonok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hammonok has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Hammonok crashes against the mat.
Hammonok stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammonok clinches up against the cage.
Cunningham tries to break the clinch but Hammonok is controlling the position.
Cunningham wants to break free but Hammonok has control.
Hammonok manages to break the clinch.
Hammonok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Hammonok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham feints a jab promting Hammonok to slip. Cunningham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammonok slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammonok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Pete Hammonok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammonok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Hammonok with a series of wild strikes but Hammonok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Hammonok does no damage.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Hammonok with a series of wild strikes but Hammonok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Hammonok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pete Hammonok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hammonok looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham cracks Hammonok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammonok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pete Hammonok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Hammonok ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammonok also avoids with ease.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Hammonok dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammonok.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Hammonok forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Hammonok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammonok takes one on the button.
Cunningham tries to sprawl but Hammonok drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cunningham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammonok.
Hammonok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammonok is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammonok decides to stand up.
Cunningham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammonok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Hammonok throws a series of punches but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Hammonok moves out of range.
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammonok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Josh Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Hammonok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hammonok landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok throws an elbow but Cunningham slips to the side and avoids it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cunningham here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hammonok prevents Cunningham from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Hammonok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hammonok throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammonok.
Hammonok throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammonok in side control, throwing shots but Cunningham defends.
Hammonok tries to score with some ground and pound. Cunningham controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Hammonok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammonok 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Josh Cunningham!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Josh Cunningham!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Josh Cunningham!
Josh Cunningham wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Convex comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Rich Convex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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28
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Convex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersey showed some decent athleticism there.
Kersey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersey is working for a kimura but Convex is defending it quite comfortably.
Convex tries to get to full guard but Kersey has control of the leg.
Kersey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Convex defends it well.
Kersey wants to pass to mount but Convex is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convex looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kersey pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kersey looking to control but Convex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersey controlling the pace for now.
Kersey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convex tries to lock up and control but Kersey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersey can't control as he wanted to and Convex manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kersey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Convex is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Kersey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Sylosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylosis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jester. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Sylosis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylosis darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylosis with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Sylosis swinging wildly here.
Lopez is looking to slow Sylosis down with leg kicks.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sylosis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylosis throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands a head shot.
It looks like Brent Sylosis has been cut.
Sylosis looks gassed!
Lopez lands a big right hand that sends Sylosis crashing to the mat! Lopez stays standing though and waves Sylosis back to his feet!
Sylosis is rocked!
Sylosis throws a body kick the misses
and Lopez counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Sylosis badly! Lopez follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Sylosis out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lopez finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luiz Lopez!
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