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WFC SHW TOURNY 1ST ROUND PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DOC Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DOC Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Munch.
Holliday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holliday takes one on the button.
Munch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ray Munch has been cut.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Holliday misses.
Munch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holliday counters with a crisp one two that drops Munch! Holliday thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Munch to his feet! Munch is in big trouble!
Munch is rocked!
Munch loses concentration momentarily and Holliday pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Munch crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Holliday finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DOC Holliday!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wood Chimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chimera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimera off to one side.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Wood Chimera has been cut.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Torres leaves Chimera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimera fails to land the takedown.
Chimera shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Chimera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chimera is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimera fails to land the takedown.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chimera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres lands with a nice combination. Chimera backs away looking to recover.
Chimera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Torres.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Torres scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chimera moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Torres.
Chimera blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chimera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
Chimera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chimera moves out of range of the body kick.
Chimera fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood Chimera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Torres tests Chimera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera clinches but Torres breaks the clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chimera's head.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
Torres swinging wilding here.
Chimera has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Wood Chimera's cut is getting worse.
Torres lands a nice hook to Chimera's body. Chimera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chimera's hands.
Torres misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres swinging wilding here.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chimera looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Chimera backing up. Chimera nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes.
Chimera with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Chimera's head.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres clobbers Chimera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chimera throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Chimera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wood Chimera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimera has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimera thinking.
Danga de danga de dang - Torres scores with a four punch combination!
Chimera misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Chimera moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chimera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is controlling Chimera's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Chimera wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Chimera working Torres over with strikes.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chimera in particular looking to stall.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chimera is working away from the top position though.
Chimera tries to stand and escape but Torres actually recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Chimera wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Chimera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chimera trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimera is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chimera controlling from the top position.
Chimera wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torres trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wood Chimera's cut.
That's time! Chimera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chimera looks to clinch
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chimera moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Chimera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Mike Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chimera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Chimera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Torres scores with a four punch combination!
Torres is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chimera rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Chimera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Chimera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chimera wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres wants to slow Chimera down by chopping away at his legs.
Torres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chimera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimera misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimera looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood Chimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres throws a chopping leg kick but Chimera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Torres there.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chimera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Chimera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chimera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Torres wants to control the action here but instead Chimera manages to pass to full mount!
Chimera content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chimera looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chimera looking to finish with strikes here!
Chimera 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Chimera is working for a guillotine from mount but Torres frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torres 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 Torres!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mike Torres!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mike Torres!
Mike Torres wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Larsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko lands a left and a right that send Larsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Klitschko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Tony Larsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko lands an uppercut, right on the button! Larsson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Abodo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Abodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson digs a good hook to Abodo's body.
Abodo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bengtsson is trying to defend but Abodo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bengtsson tries to roll over but Abodo keeps him under control.
Bengtsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abodo thows a huge punch but Bengtsson dodges it nicely.
Bengtsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abodo working some strikes from top position.
Abodo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abodo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bengtsson's guard.
Abodo 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.
Abodo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Kalle Bengtsson has been cut.
Abodo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bengtsson to get to his feet.
A left and a right from Abodo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abodo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Kalle Bengtsson's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson blocks the body kick.
Bengtsson takes a swing at Abodo's ribcage but misses.
Abodo drops Bengtsson with a beautiful combination! Bengtsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Abodo is looking for the KO!
The cut above Kalle Bengtsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abodo lands a body shot.
Bengtsson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abodo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abodo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abodo closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bengtsson out cold! Bengtsson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugo Abodo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Rugowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Night!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski works Night's body with a nice hook.
Night has a takedown stuffed.
Night throws a big shot that misses.
Night shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rugowski pinned against the cage. Rugowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rugowski dodges the punch combination from Night.
Night shoots in for a double leg but Rugowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Night.
Night fails to land the takedown.
Night does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rugowski lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jack Night has been cut.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugowski sizes up Night with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Night walks into a jab.
Night throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rugowski's waist but Rugowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Night off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night scores a takedown into full mount!
Rugowski working to try and regain half guard.
Night throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Night throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rugowski because Night loaded up on that one.
Night throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Night punching from mount but Rugowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Night pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Night looking to ground and pound but Rugowski is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski wants to control but Night is having none of it.
Night sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rugowski suckers Night into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Rugowski is now in Night's guard!
Night looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rugowski is looking to stand up but Night won't let him.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rugowski passes Night's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Night trying to hold on to Rugowski's head to control him but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Night moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rugowski wants to control from the top but Night keeps moving.
Night looking for a sweep. Not yet Night, not yet.
Night has Rugowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Night is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rugowski is controlling him.
Rugowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rugowski won't allow Night to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Night keeping moving, preventing Rugowski from controlling successfully.
Rugowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Night's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Night shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rugowski as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Night is defended easily by Rugowski.
Night throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Night closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rugowski circles away.
Horrible takedown by Night or perhaps it was just good defense by Rugowski which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Night's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rugowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Night.
Nice takedown defense from Rugowski. No joy for Night on that attempt.
Rugowski scores with a shot to the body.
Night shoots in and drives through. Rugowski sprawls well.
Rugowski connects with a body shot.
Rugowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Night or perhaps it was just good defense by Rugowski which made him look bad.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Night.
Rugowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Night. Night gets slowly back to his feet.
Night is breathing heavily.
Rugowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Night circles away quickly and effectively.
Rugowski jabs at Night's body.
Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a series of strikes that have Night backpedaling.
Rugowski lands the left hand.
Night shoots for a takedown but Rugowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A cross from Rugowski lands.
A shot to de liver by Rugowski. Beautiful body shot.
Night takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Night takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Night shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rugowski but Rugowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rugowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Night drops his hands momentarily and Rugowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Jack Night's cut even more.
Night gets the takedown into side control.
Rugowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Night off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rugowski controlling the position well here. Night rolled but Rugowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Night has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rugowski controlling the positon.
Night staying busy and making it hard for Rugowski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has the hooks in. Night is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Night holding on to Rugowski's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Night holding both Rugowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Night is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rugowski controls the action.
Night avoids the strikes from Rugowski.
Night prevents Rugowski from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bubba Rugowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Night misses with a takedown attempt - Rugowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Rugowski.
Nice defenses there by Rugowski.
Night shoots in looking for a takedown. Rugowski tries to sprawl out of it but Night keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rugowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Night throws a combination that misses
and Rugowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Night thinking.
Night looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Night shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Night shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rugowski sprawls well. Rugowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Night gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Night's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rugowski lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Rugowski both land. Nice combination.
Rugowski cracks a nice hook into Night's ribs.
Rugowski thuds a left hand into Night's body.
Night takes one to the side of the head.
Rugowski scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Rugowski both land. Nice combination.
Rugowski is looking to wear down Night with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rugowski lands a jab to Night's midsection.
Rugowski clobbers Night with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Night takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Night takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rugowski cracks Night with a good jab.
Rugowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rugowski stuns Night with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
No luck for Night with that takedown attempt.
A shot to de liver by Rugowski. Beautiful body shot.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the body.
Night takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Night shoots in looking for a takedown. Rugowski tries to sprawl out of it but Night keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rugowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Night shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rugowski as he avoids it easily.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Night.
Rugowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Night momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night fails with the takedown.
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Rugowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Rugowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Night's head.
Bubba Rugowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski scores with a shot to the body.
Rugowski works the jab nicely.
Night has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Night doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rugowski scores with a body shot.
Rugowski with a jab.
Night closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rugowski works over Night's head and body with a nice combination.
The cut above Jack Night's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rugowski scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rugowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Night doesn't seem bothered though.
Rugowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Night has time to react.
Night is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rugowski digs a good hook to Night's body.
Rugowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Night looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rugowski cracks Night with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Rugowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Night doesn't seem phased though.
Rugowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Night has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Night there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rugowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Night on the side of the head.
Jack Night's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rugowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rugowski punishes Night's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Rugowski - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Night doesn't seem bothered though.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Night takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jack Night has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Night's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Rugowski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt The Mathematician (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina has chosen Shitmat - Run Out of Ideas Babylon as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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302 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt The Mathematician!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Risto Jaloviina!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Mathematician shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaloviina is trying to defend but The Mathematician finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaloviina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Mathematician.
The Mathematician thows a huge punch but Jaloviina dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaloviina can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Mathematician throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaloviina gets back to full guard.
Jaloviina 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.
The Mathematician chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaloviina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Mathematician.
The Mathematician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaloviina is keeping the position for now.
The Mathematician drops back looking for a leg! Jaloviina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaloviina manages to kick The Mathematician off! The Mathematician jumps back into Jaloviina's guard.
The Mathematician scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Mathematician might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaloviina is looking to stand up but The Mathematician isn't so interested in that idea.
The Mathematician thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jaloviina wants to sweep here but The Mathematician controlling him for the moment.
The Mathematician is in close to Jaloviina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Mathematician with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Mathematician has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Mathematician trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Mathematician stands up over Jaloviina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Mathematician works over Jaloviina with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Mathematician trying to control but Jaloviina is working from the bottom.
The Mathematician in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Mathematician with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Mathematician is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Mathematician throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaloviina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Mathematician slips nicely into half guard.
Jaloviina blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Mathematician.
The Mathematician missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaloviina is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Mathematician is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaloviina is just riding it out for now. The Mathematician eventually gives up the hold.
The Mathematician scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaloviina tries to get to full guard but The Mathematician has control of the leg.
Jaloviina manages to get to full guard.
The Mathematician throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaloviina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Mathematician accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Mathematician won't allow Jaloviina to sweep him here.
The Mathematician is working Jaloviina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Mathematician is working Jaloviina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Mathematician drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaloviina dives on top into guard.
The Mathematician wants to sweep here but Jaloviina controlling him for the moment.
The Mathematician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaloviina looking to pass the guard.
Jaloviina trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Mathematician's guard.
The Mathematician has his foot on Jaloviina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaloviina works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt The Mathematician dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Mathematician takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Mathematician throws a jab when Jaloviina was well out of range.
Jaloviina avoids the head kick by The Mathematician.
Jaloviina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Mathematician looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Mathematician keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jaloviina knocks The Mathematician out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Risto Jaloviina!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JOHN ADAMS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Nucka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ADAMS comes to the cage accompanied by LOVE SHACK. JOHN ADAMS has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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350 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, JOHN ADAMS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Da Nucka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for ADAMS with that takedown attempt.
ADAMS fails with the takedown.
Nucka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucka misses with an uppercut. ADAMS saw that one coming.
ADAMS closes the distance and clinches up with Nucka, looking for a takedown. ADAMS pushes Nucka against the cage but Nucka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JOHN ADAMS. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like JOHN ADAMS has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Nucka as ADAMS shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucka looks to score with a jab to the body but ADAMS is just out of range.
ADAMS shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nucka defends it nicely.
ADAMS is breathing heavily.
ADAMS closes the distance and clinches up with Nucka, looking for a takedown. ADAMS pushes Nucka against the cage but Nucka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nucka throws a shot to the body.
Nucka cracks ADAMS with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nucka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning ADAMS to stand back up!
ADAMS is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nucka misses.
Oh ADAMS is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucka throws a big shot that misses.
ADAMS bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Nucka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucka is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! ADAMS hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Da Nucka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nishimura is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Nishimura scores a takedown into full mount!
Rogers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers regains half guard.
Nishimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers wants to control but Nishimura is having none of it.
Rogers throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nishimura wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nishimura.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Nishimura's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishimura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nishimura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Nishimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nishimura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rogers tries to hold on but Nishimura postures up.
Nishimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rogers has worked his arm free - good work by Rogers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nishimura is controlling him well.
Rogers gets back to half guard.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nishimura.
Nishimura is looking for a kimura here.
Nishimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nishimura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishimura is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Nishimura kicks Rogers off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nishimura.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nishimura fails with the takedown.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Nishimura is avoiding it.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nishimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nishimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nishimura looking to pass the guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Nishimura from controlling successfully.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nishimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers has his hands on Nishimura's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Nishimura dominated that round.
That's time! Nishimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nishimura closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nishimura keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Nishimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nishimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nishimura has escaped and now he's on top!
Nishimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nishimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nishimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nishimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nishimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nishimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nishimura tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Nishimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Nishimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Nishimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nishimura's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinji Nishimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nishimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Nishimura postures up.
Nishimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers working for a triangle but Nishimura defends it easily.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nishimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishimura drops back looking for a leg! Rogers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogers manages to kick Nishimura off! Nishimura jumps back into Rogers's guard.
Nishimura trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Nishimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nishimura has Rogers in his guard.
Nishimura keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers won't allow Nishimura to sweep him here.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Nishimura is retaining full guard.
Nishimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nishimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Nishimura eventually gives up the hold.
Nishimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nishimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nishimura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rogers's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers wriggles free and stands up.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Nishimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nishimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nishimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers trying to hold on to Nishimura's head to control him but Nishimura postures up.
Nishimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers regains half guard.
Nishimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Nishimura seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nishimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogers pulls Nishimura in to control the position.
Nishimura wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers looking to control.
Nishimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Nishimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nishimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nishimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nishimura connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nishimura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers looking to control.
Nishimura thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogers managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nishimura shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nishimura!
Rogers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nishimura is now in Rogers's guard. A big mistake from Rogers there, giving up the dominant position!
Rogers keeping full guard, as Nishimura tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Nishimura postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Nishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nishimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shinji Nishimura!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Shinji Nishimura!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight as a draw!
Shinji Nishimura wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between A Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Something Other (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A Striker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, A Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Something Other!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Other gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Striker.
Striker moves away from the strike by Other.
Other looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
Other shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Other misses the target.
Other tries to bum rush Striker with a series of wild strikes but Striker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Other swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Other on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Something Other.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Other shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Other's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Other looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Other shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Striker defends it nicely.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Other takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Other closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Other looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Other misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Other has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Striker finds it's way round the side to connect with Other's head.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Other throws a looping overhand right but Striker ducks down to avoid it.
Other fails in his attempt to clinch.
Striker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Other darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.
Other fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Something Other seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Other looks gassed!
Other tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Other.
Other takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Other, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Striker both land. Nice combination.
Other will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Other jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Other swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Other is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Striker.
Good shot there by Striker.
Other is rocked!
Other throws a body punch but Striker moves out of range.
Other is still on wobbly legs! Can Striker finish him?
Other shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Other seems to have recovered his senses.
Other takes a jab right on the kisser.
Other fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striker manages to avoid it.
Other tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Other is trying desperately to land a takedown but Striker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Other.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Other closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Other pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Striker connects with a single shot there.
Other on the wrong end of a nice hook.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Striker has cracked Other with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Striker lands another huge swinging hook and Other tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Other, before Striker can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). A Striker!
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