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Bloody Hell XXXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Boris Brejcha - Openminded blaring out of the sound system. Lombardo has chosen From Despair To Where as his entrance music. Ricardo Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Lombardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Ricardo Gracie has been cut.
Lombardo misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Lombardo didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lombardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.
Lombardo stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Lombardo working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Lombardo scoring with strikes.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lombardo is controlling well.
Lombardo wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombardo.
Lombardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lombardo has control of the leg.
Lombardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lombardo seems content to control.
Lombardo trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lombardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lombardo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardois looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Lombardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lombardo's legs - danger averted.
Lombardo trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Lombardo keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Lombardo 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.
Lombardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie pushing down on Lombardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lombardo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Lombardo trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lombardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Lombardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lombardo is trying to escape the mount.
Lombardo wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lombardo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lombardo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Lombardo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lombardo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lombardo and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lombardo struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Lombardo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to drag Lombardo to the mat but Lombardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lombardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombardo gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lombardo smiles and moves away.
Ricardo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lombardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lombardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lombardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Lombardo throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lombardo's legs - danger averted.
Lombardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lombardo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lombardo lands a big elbow.
Lombardo lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anthony Lombardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lombardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lombardo.
Lombardo trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Lombardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lombardo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lombardo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Lombardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lombardo keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lombardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lombardo has passed into side control.
Gracie is not content to let Lombardo control the position.
Lombardo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lombardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Lombardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Lombardo tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo misses with a few strikes there.
Lombardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lombardo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lombardo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lombardo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Lombardo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lombardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombardo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gracie is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Lombardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lombardo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lombardo!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lombardo turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Lombardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombardo won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lombardo looking to pass the guard.
Lombardo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lombardo stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Lombardo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Lombardo - just one landing.
Lombardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie closes the distance but Lombardo moves to the side
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lombardo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Anthony Lombardo wins by unanimous decision!
Anthony Lombardo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's entrance music is Rohff feat Big Ali - Dirty Houss. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Couture's choice of entrance music: Puff Daddy - Come With Me. Brett Rogers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Couture's chin.
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339 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Couture!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Brett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Couture.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice body kick.
Couture looks gassed!
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like John Couture has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
Rogers wants to clinch.
Rogers drops Couture with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Couture looks back up at him and smiles so Rogers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers cracks Couture on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Couture falls backwards against the cage. Rogers follows up with more strikes that drop Couture to his knees. Rogers keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Couture! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Rogers!
As Brett Rogers got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: id like to thank my right hand, my left hand, my right leg, my left leg and ofcourse Al Aziz face for being nice enough to give me a place to put them'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Ehtoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Irracha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Veikko Ehtoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Irracha!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irracha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irracha misses with an uppercut
and Ehtoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Irracha staying out of range there.
Irracha misses with a body kick.
Ehtoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irracha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irracha walks into a stiff left hand from Ehtoo.
Irracha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ehtoo.
Ehtoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irracha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ehtoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irracha lands a head shot.
Ehtoo looks to land a combination. Irracha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ehtoo misses with a wild body shot.
Irracha throws a head kick that misses.
Irracha tries a low kick but Ehtoo avoids it.
Ehtoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Irracha circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irracha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irracha tries to land a leg kick but Ehtoo saw it coming and moves away.
Ehtoo misses with a looping right.
Irracha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ehtoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irracha lands with a nice body kick.
Irracha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irracha throws a series of punches but Ehtoo moves out of range.
Irracha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehtoo.
No joy there for Irracha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehtoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehtoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irracha throws a poor cross that misses
and Ehtoo counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Irracha misses
and Ehtoo counters with a left and a right that stings Irracha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irracha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irracha misses with a head kick.
Irracha feints and then cracks Ehtoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ehtoo down.
Irracha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehtoo.
Some wild striking there from Ehtoo.
Irracha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ehtoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ehtoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehtoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ehtoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irracha.
Ehtoo lands a nice looking body kick.
Irracha misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehtoo lands the left hand.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Irracha is looking to score with low kicks.
Ehtoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Irracha.
Ehtoo throws a right and a left that Irracha avoids nicely.
Irracha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ehtoo.
Irracha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irracha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Irracha
and Ehtoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Ehtoo lands a really nice looking cross but Irracha seems unphased.
Irracha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Irracha misses
enabling Ehtoo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehtoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irracha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehtoo.
Ehtoo moves out of range as Irracha strikes.
Irracha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irracha throws a right hand that misses
and Ehtoo counters with a big head kick but Irracha shrugs it off.
Irracha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
Irracha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irracha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ehtoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irracha's head.
A jab lands there for Ehtoo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ehtoo staying out of range there.
Irracha is looking to score with low kicks.
Ehtoo slips a jab from Irracha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach Irracha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
Zach Irracha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irracha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ehtoo is able to avoid easily.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
A jab from Ehtoo misses.
Jab, jab by Irracha - just one landing.
Irracha throws a leg kick but Ehtoo checks it.
Irracha misses with a combination
and Ehtoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ehtoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irracha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irracha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ehtoo counters with a left to the body.
Ehtoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irracha.
Ehtoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irracha.
Irracha throws a head kick that misses.
Ehtoo misses with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Irracha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehtoo throws a combination. Irracha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Ehtoo.
Ehtoo throws a leg kick but Irracha moved away.
Irracha takes a swing at Ehtoo's ribcage but misses.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irracha misses with a body shot.
Ehtoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irracha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ehtoo blocks a head kick by Irracha.
Ehtoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ehtoo checks a low kick from Irracha.
Ehtoo avoids the body shot from Irracha.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Zach Irracha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irracha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehtoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irracha moves away from the strike by Ehtoo.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irracha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ehtoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irracha. Ehtoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ehtoo throws a nice looking combination but Irracha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ehtoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Ehtoo as he checks the leg kick.
Ehtoo throws a head kick that misses.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick
and Ehtoo counters with a body kick.
Ehtoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ehtoo misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Irracha does no damage.
Ehtoo slips a straight right by Irracha.
Ehtoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ehtoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ehtoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irracha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ehtoo clinches up with Irracha and pushes him back against the cage.
Ehtoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ehtoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ehtoo misses with a punch to the body.
Irracha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irracha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irracha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ehtoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irracha obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ehtoo misses with a punch to the body.
Ehtoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irracha can't find room to land a body shot as Ehtoo controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irracha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehtoo is trying to maintain a safe position but Irracha gets an underhook and turns Ehtoo into the cage.
Good body shot from Irracha.
Ehtoo misses with some punches.
Irracha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ehtoo misses with an uppercut.
Irracha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehtoo manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Irracha.
Irracha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ehtoo.
Irracha throws a head kick but Ehtoo moves out of range.
Irracha throws a head kick but Ehtoo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Irracha.
Good exchange - Ehtoo coming out on top.
Ehtoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Irracha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Irracha.
Irracha connects with a crisp jab.
Ehtoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Irracha.
Irracha throws a hook to the side of Ehtoo's head but Ehtoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irracha throws a head kick but Ehtoo moves out of range.
Irracha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ehtoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ehtoo swings for the body but Irracha moves out of range.
A jab from Ehtoo misses.
Irracha throws a jab but it's blocked by Ehtoo.
Irracha avoids the head kick by Ehtoo.
Ehtoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ehtoo is looking to slow Irracha down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ehtoo.
Ehtoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehtoo misses with a low kick as Irracha jumps back.
Irracha digs a good hook to Ehtoo's body.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
Ehtoo tries to bum rush Irracha with a series of wild strikes but Irracha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ehtoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irracha.
Irracha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ehtoo.
Ehtoo misses with a few strikes there.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
Irracha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irracha lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ehtoo. That snapped Irracha's head back.
Ehtoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehtoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irracha in his tracks.
Irracha lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Irracha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irracha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehtoo.
Ehtoo avoids the head kick by Irracha.
Ehtoo throws a nice looking combination but Irracha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irracha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ehtoo throws a sloppy head kick and Irracha moves out of range easily.
Irracha throws a head kick that misses.
Ehtoo tries to clinch but Irracha moves out of range.
Irracha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehtoo ducks under a wild hook from Irracha.
Veikko Ehtoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ehtoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Irracha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ehtoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irracha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irracha.
Ehtoo throws a jab when Irracha was well out of range.
Ehtoo throws a right and a left that Irracha avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ehtoo.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ehtoo moves out of range easily.
Irracha throws a head kick that misses
and Ehtoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ehtoo misses the shot to the body.
Irracha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irracha misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ehtoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Irracha.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irracha throws a front kick aimed at Ehtoo's knee but Ehtoo avoids it well.
Ehtoo misses the jab.
Ehtoo scores with the left hand. Irracha knows he should have avoided that one.
Irracha throws a leg kick
and Ehtoo counters with a right hand to the body.
Irracha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehtoo misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irracha misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehtoo swings for the body but Irracha moves out of range.
Irracha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Irracha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irracha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Zach Irracha!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Zach Irracha!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Zach Irracha!
Zach Irracha wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touchin Bungholz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bungholz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
Bungholz pushes off an throws an elbow but MacManus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bungholz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungholz drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacManus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacManus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacManus!
MacManus takes a little break here. Bungholz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bungholz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bungholz is working for a submission of some sort.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Bungholz is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz has hold of MacManus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacManus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bungholz has control of MacManus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacManus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bungholz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacManus is surviving well by controlling Bungholz's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bungholz goes for an armbar but MacManus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus working some strikes from top position.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bungholz has wrist control.
Bungholz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacManus trying to hold on to Bungholz's head to control him but Bungholz postures up.
Bungholz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bungholz is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Bungholz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touchin Bungholz dominated that round.
That's time! Bungholz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus slips under a jab.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Bungholz pushes him off.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bungholz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Bungholz circles away.
MacManus pushes Bungholz up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
Bungholz wants the takedown. MacManus is fighting it off but Bungholz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MacManus's guard against the cage.
MacManus controlling the position.
Bungholz forces his way into half guard.
Bungholz seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungholz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bungholz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed MacManus to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacManus holds on and takes a little breather.
Bungholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bungholz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bungholz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacManus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacManus!
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bungholz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
MacManus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacManus manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bungholz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacManus is pushing down on Bungholz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bungholz is fighting to maintain full guard but MacManus has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungholz is pressing down on MacManus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Touchin Bungholz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus passes Bungholz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bungholz blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacManus.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bungholz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacManus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bungholz did well to prevent MacManus getting side control.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bungholz defending well though.
Nice strikes from MacManus there.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Bungholz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacManus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacManus wants to take a breather but Bungholz is having none of it.
Bungholz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bungholz keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
Bungholz trying to keep a closed guard but MacManus is proving a slippery customer.
MacManus advances to half guard.
Bungholz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacManus tries to pass to full mount but Bungholz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control. Bungholz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Bungholz won't allow it.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bungholz defending well though.
Bungholz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacManus.
Bungholz looking for a guillotine here but MacManus defends easily.
Bungholz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacManus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pulls Bungholz in close to prevent any damage.
Bungholz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bungholz has MacManus in his guard.
Bungholz has momentary wrist control but MacManus slips an elbow through the middle.
MacManus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bungholz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacManus has managed to get both his arms back between Bungholz's legs - danger averted.
Bungholz 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.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Bungholz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bungholz is keeping the position for now.
MacManus preventing the sweep.
Bungholz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bungholz wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bungholz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus passes Bungholz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bungholz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In The Morning. 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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26
221 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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29
223 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Cody!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but Cody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willy Cody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pushes Cody up against the cage in a clinch.
Cody throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith tries a body shot but Cody blocks it.
Cody scores with a knee to the head.
Cody misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cody looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Cody throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Cody tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cody looks gassed!
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cody with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cody pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cody with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cody looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cody tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cody tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith gets through Cody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cody controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cody's head.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cody pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cody tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cody takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cody backwards.
Smith is working Cody over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cody is rocked!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Cody is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cody avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cody prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith pushes Cody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cody's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith looking to stall.
Cody looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cody.
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!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cody avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith'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.
Smith tries a body shot but Cody blocks it.
Cody throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Cody backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Cody! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Smith!
Michael Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Power has chosen X gonna give it to ya - DMX as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
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212 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Power tries for a takedown but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power scores with a takedown into Dixon's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dixon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Dixon working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power is trying to control the action in half guard but Dixon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Power is working for a submission of some sort.
Power seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power wants to stand up but Dixon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Power is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Dixon kicks off Power and gets to his feet.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Power has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
Dixon dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Power lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Peter Dixon has been cut.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power thows a body kick. Dixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Power throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Power duly obliges.
Peter Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dixon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Power dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!
Thomas Power very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is On to the Next One. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Marshall Matthews, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Marshall Matthews against the cage but Marshall Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Miller shoots and misses
and Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Marshall Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall Matthews smiles and moves away.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to stall but Marshall Matthews improves his position.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller has Marshall Matthews pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marshall Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marshall Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morton Marshall Matthews was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Marshall Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marshall Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews circles away.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Marshall Matthews digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marshall Matthews!
Marshall Matthews prevents Miller from taking his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a head shot.
Marshall Matthews tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Marshall Matthews is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Miller wants to take his opponent's back but Marshall Matthews doesn't allow it.
Marshall Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marshall Matthews turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Marshall Matthews looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to keep Miller in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall Matthews is on top in guard.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Miller!
David Miller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. James Hellwig has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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176 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearl scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pearl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pearl wants to pass to mount but Hellwig is defending the position.
Hellwig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pearl is thwarting Hellwig's attempts to control the position.
Pearl trying to control from half guard but Hellwig is working away.
Hellwig looking for submissions off his back.
Pearl trying to control from half guard but Hellwig is working away.
Hellwig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearl.
Pearl trying to control the action but Hellwig is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pearl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl is working for a submission of some sort.
Hellwig tries to kick Pearl off but Pearl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hellwig wants to get back to full guard.
Pearl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pearl prevents Hellwig from standing back up.
Hellwig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pearl is pressing down on Hellwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hellwig is holding on for now.
Pearl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellwig is just riding it out for now. Pearl eventually gives up the hold.
Hellwig trying to control but Pearl postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hellwig tries to get to full guard but Pearl has control of the leg.
Pearl 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.
Ground and pound from Pearl.
Pearl passes to full mount!
Pearl with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellwig is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pearl with a couple of short strikes.
Pearl looking to control but Hellwig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hellwig wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pearl is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hellwig is surviving well by controlling Pearl's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl breaks from Hellwig's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pearl is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hellwig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pearl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hellwig is working to get back to half guard.
Pearl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hellwig looks a forlorn figure.
Pearl working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hellwig is rocked!
Pearl working the ground and pound effectively.
Hellwig is still in real trouble! Can Pearl finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hellwig looks a forlorn figure.
Pearl throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hellwig has his hands clasped together but Pearl breaks the hold and Hellwig is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pearl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Pearl!
Mr Pearl retains his welterweight title!
Mr Pearl really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Fedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedja has chosen The Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
222 lbs
18 - 17 - 1 |
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215 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Fjodor Fedja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark tries to clinch but Fedja moves away
and Fedja counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Fedja wants to clinch up but Textmark keeps it at a distance.
Textmark clinches.
Fedja pulls Textmark into guard.
Fedja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Textmark is controlling him.
Textmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedja manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedja swings widly with a right hand
and Textmark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fedja's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Textmark prevents Fedja from getting back to his feet.
Fedja working for a triangle but Textmark defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark pushes down on Fedja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Textmark wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Textmark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fedja pushes Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Fedja misses with a jab to the body
and Textmark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Textmark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fedja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Textmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedja.
Fedja throws a series of punches but Textmark moves out of range.
Fedja shoots in for a double leg but Textmark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedja as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Fedja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedja fails with a takedown attempt.
Textmark leaves Fedja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Justin Textmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Fedja.
Textmark blocks a jab.
Fedja misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedja scores with a nice head shot.
Textmark swings for the body but Fedja moves out of range.
Textmark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fedja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Textmark's guard.
Fedja wanted to stand there but Textmark had control of the position.
Fedja trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Textmark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fjodor Fedja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fedja shoots and misses
and Textmark counters with a three punch combo that has Fedja backing up. Fedja nods at Textmark to acknowledge the strikes.
Textmark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Textmark is looking for a kimura but Fedja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Textmark to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedja wants to get back to full guard.
Textmark has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fedja defend it? Textmark steps over the head and cranks it - Fedja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Textmark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Textmark!
Justin Textmark really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Quick has chosen Indestructible, by Disturbed as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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193 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Quick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick throws a jab when Wuzz was well out of range.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quick counters by clinching up.
Wuzz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wuzz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quick wants a takedown but no success here.
Wuzz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wuzz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Quick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quick has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz wants to stand up but Quick is controlling him.
Quick looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Quick tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz looking for a triangle here. Quick is fighting it but it looks tight! Wuzz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quick is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Wuzz!
Andy Wuzz gave a mention to Bushido Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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