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Bloodlust 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Green enters the cage!
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259 lbs
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194 cm
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nasri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nasri off to one side.
Nasri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nasri is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Green's shoulder. That is not cool.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Nasri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Nasri is looking to stall here but Green recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Nasri postures up.
Nasri is sitting in close to Green's body. Green has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nasri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nasri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Green!
Josh Green took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Zissou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukis Valec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukis Valec has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Zissou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukis Valec!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zissou clinches up against the cage.
Valec is trying to pull guard but Zissou has him pressed against the cage.
Zissou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zissou working hard to break the clinch.
Valec is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zissou prevents Valec from breaking the clinch.
Zissou jumps guard but Valec stands there with Zissou around his waist. Zissou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valec fails to land the takedown.
Valec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klaus Zissou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukis Valec.
Zissou clinches up with Valec and pushes him back against the cage.
Zissou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valec pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zissou gets a clinch.
Valec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zissou is defending well.
Valec has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zissou uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valec is looking to sweep but instead, Zissou has passed into half guard.
Zissou decides to return to a standing position.
Valec shoots in but no luck this time.
Zissou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valec counters with a nice body kick.
Zissou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valec fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zissou throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valec.
Zissou throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valec checks a leg kick.
Valec scores with a head kick.
Zissou scores with a head kick.
Valec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valec lands a head kick!
Valec looks gassed!
Zissou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valec just misses with a punch to the body.
Valec keeps the fight on the outside.
Zissou tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zissou to score with a decent uppercut.
Valec with a poor takedown
and Zissou counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zissou.
Zissou avoiding damage.
Zissou wants to take the fight to the mat but Valec manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zissou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zissou breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zissou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zissou is looking to clinch.
Valec keeps the fight on the outside.
Valec tries to clinch up.
Valec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zissou tries to clinch but Valec is having none of it.
Zissou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zissou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valec shoots in for a takedown but Zissou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zissou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valec has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Zissou 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.
Zissou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zissou throws a head kick that misses.
Zissou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Valec with that takedown attempt.
Valec shoots in looking for a takedown but Zissou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Zissou.
Zissou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klaus Zissou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukis Valec.
Zissou slaps away a takedown attempt from Valec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zissou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valec fails to land the takedown.
Klaus Zissou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valec is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zissou tries to clinch there but Valec circles away.
Zissou closes the distance but Valec moves to the side
and Valec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zissou wants to stand and escape but Valec is having none of it.
Zissou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valec is one step ahead there.
Zissou controls Valec momentarily but Valec frees himself.
Valec stopping the sweep attempt from Zissou.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valec tries to free his leg and advance position but Zissou is retaining full guard.
Zissou keeping moving, preventing Valec from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valec tries to clinch there but Zissou circles away.
Valec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zissou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zissou tries to clinch up but Valec circles away and keeps his distance.
Zissou wants to clinch up but Valec keeps it at a distance.
Zissou moves into the clinch.
Zissou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valec tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valec is working for takedown but Zissou is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zissou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valec is defending well.
Zissou using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zissou manages to break the clinch.
Zissou pushes Valec up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zissou effectively controlling the action here.
Valec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zissou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zissou pinned against the cage. Zissou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zissou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zissou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valec was well out of range. Poor timing from Zissou.
Valec swats away the attempt to clinch by Zissou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Zissou dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zissou lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zissou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zissou keeps the fight on the outside.
Valec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zissou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zissou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zissou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valec.
Valec has his takedown stuffed
and Zissou counters by clinching up.
Klaus Zissou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukis Valec.
Valec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zissou drags the fight down to the ground.
Zissou looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Valec is defending well. Zissou quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Valec has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zissou celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Zissou!
Klaus Zissou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Grzeszczykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell. The key to victory for Jack Pott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Przemyslaw Grzeszczykowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzeszczykowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Grzeszczykowski misses its intended target.
Grzeszczykowski walks into a stiff left hand from Pott.
Grzeszczykowski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pott to counter with a crisp jab.
Pott thows a body shot but no joy.
Pott looks to land a left hand but Grzeszczykowski moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Grzeszczykowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grzeszczykowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grzeszczykowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pott is working to get back to half guard.
Grzeszczykowski controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzeszczykowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pott shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzeszczykowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pott manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pott is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grzeszczykowski trying to control the position but Pott is working away.
Pott is trying to control Grzeszczykowski's posture but Grzeszczykowski avoids it.
Pott taking a bit of punishment here - Grzeszczykowski scoring with strikes.
Pott is looking for a sweep.
Grzeszczykowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grzeszczykowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grzeszczykowski trying to control the position but Pott is working away.
Pott tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Grzeszczykowski crashes against the mat.
Grzeszczykowski is working to tighten is grip on Pott's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pott has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grzeszczykowski is really squeezing tight and eventually Pott passes out! Grzeszczykowski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Przemyslaw Grzeszczykowski!
Przemyslaw Grzeszczykowski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biot Savart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savart has chosen Alice in Chains - Check My Brain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Biot Savart!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall blocks a head kick by Savart.
A lazy left from Sumrall finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sumrall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savart, pushing him back against the cage.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Sumrall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savart blocks it with crossed arms.
Sumrall lands a body punch.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
Sumrall avoiding damage as Savart throws knees to the body.
Sumrall takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Savart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Savart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall avoids the head kick by Savart.
Savart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sumrall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savart throws a sloppy head kick and Sumrall moves out of range easily.
Savart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumrall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall scores with a one two! Savart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sumrall lands with a slapping head kick.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savart scores with a head kick. Sumrall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savart avoids a kick to the body.
Sumrall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sumrall clinches up with Savart and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sumrall.
Savart looks gassed!
Savart blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumrall prevents a body shot from Savart.
Sumrall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savart working hard to break the clinch.
Sumrall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sumrall lands an uppercut.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sumrall.
Savart blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside.
Sumrall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savart backwards.
Sumrall breaks from the clinch.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savart throws a sloppy head kick and Sumrall moves out of range easily.
Sumrall cracks Savart with an open hand slap.
Savart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sumrall is looking to slow Savart down with leg kicks.
Sumrall fakes the leg kick and cracks Savart in the body.
Sumrall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sumrall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sumrall scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sumrall. Savart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumrall dips to his left and cracks Savart with an uppercut!
Savart avoids the body shot from Sumrall.
Savart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sumrall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sumrall. Sumrall obviously looking to wear him down.
Sumrall scores with a sloppy right hand. Savart should have avoided that one.
Savart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savart. Sumrall does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Sumrall. Beautiful body shot.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumrall gets a clinch.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumrall lands a body punch.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike.
Savart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sumrall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savart takes a shot to the head.
Savart blocks the elbow strike.
Savart blocks an elbow strike from Sumrall.
Savart takes an elbow to the temple.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Savart avoids the damage to the body.
Savart missing with knees to the body.
Savart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savart misses with the head strike.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savart backwards.
Savart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands with a right to the head.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savart avoids it.
Savart scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sumrall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Sumrall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sumrall.
Savart misses with the combination.
Sumrall tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sumrall throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Savart.
Pat Sumrall is winning the standup battle so far.
Sumrall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sumrall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savart.
The fighters circling - Savart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sumrall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savart.
Savart tries to clinch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Sumrall throws a jab when Savart was well out of range.
Savart throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Sumrall lands a jab to the nose.
Savart throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Savart.
Savart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sumrall.
Savart is breathing heavily.
Savart misses with a hook.
Sumrall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Sumrall.
Sumrall stuns Savart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biot Savart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Sumrall.
A left lands for Sumrall.
A head kick misses from Savart.
Nice body punch from Sumrall.
Sumrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sumrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sumrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sumrall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savart can do to turn this around?
Savart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sumrall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sumrall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumrall moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Savart tries a head kick but it misses.
Savart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good work by Savart as he checks the leg kick.
Savart throws a head kick that misses.
Sumrall scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sumrall throws a sloppy head kick and Savart moves out of range easily.
Sumrall lands a right hook to the body.
Sumrall looks to land a combination but Savart avoids it well.
Savart moves in looking to clinch but Sumrall pushes him off.
Savart keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumrall is looking to slow Savart down with leg kicks.
Savart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savart tries to move into range but Sumrall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Sumrall.
Sumrall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sumrall.
Sumrall tests Savart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sumrall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Savart misses.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumrall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savart throws a head kick that misses.
Sumrall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sumrall moves into range and clinches up with Savart.
Savart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savart tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the cage.
Sumrall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sumrall landing knees to the head.
Savart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside that Savart shrugs off.
Savart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sumrall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sumrall scores with a shoulder strike.
Savart avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Sumrall misses with a knee to the head.
Pat Sumrall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumrall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savart's brow.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sumrall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savart throws an elbow that misses.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Savart.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Savart has managed to clinch.
Savart has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savart.
Knees to the body from Savart.
Savart is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.
Sumrall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall blocks a head kick by Savart.
A punch lands to the side of Sumrall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savart blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
Sumrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savart moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savart. That's going to slow Sumrall down.
Sumrall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savart in his tracks.
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!
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Savart keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sumrall connects with a solid leg kick.
Savart misses with a body kick.
Savart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sumrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savart feints and then cracks Sumrall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sumrall down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savart counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sumrall. Savart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savart connects with a high kick.
Savart blocks a low kick nicely.
Sumrall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savart swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumrall.
Sumrall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savart's calf.
Sumrall connects with a right hand. Savart shakes it off.
Sumrall misses with a body shot.
Sumrall throws a sloppy head kick and Savart moves out of range easily.
Savart lands a jab to Sumrall's midsection.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses.
Savart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sumrall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savart has time to react.
Savart gets tackled into the cage by Sumrall. Sumrall maintains the clinch.
Savart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savart.
Savart managing to block the knees to the body from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sumrall presses Savart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savart pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sumrall as Savart tries to tie him up.
Sumrall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savart misses with an elbow over the top.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Savart avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savart wants to break free but Sumrall has control.
Sumrall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savart or not.
Savart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sumrall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sumrall is defending well for now.
Sumrall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Savart tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savart is defending well for now.
Sumrall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savart avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Savart avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Savart connects with a knee to the head.
Biot Savart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savart scores a nice knee to the body.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Sumrall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savart managing to block the knees to the body from Sumrall.
Savart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall moves out of range as Savart strikes.
Savart throws a right hand that Sumrall ducks under and follows up with a left that Sumrall also avoids with ease.
Savart misses with a head kick.
Savart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biot Savart.
Well Sumrall 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pat Sumrall!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Pat Sumrall!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pat Sumrall!
Pat Sumrall wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pat Sumrall thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko has chosen Save Yourself as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
158 lbs
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30
168 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Tatsuhiko finds it's way through Cozad's defenses.
Cozad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cozad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cozad trying to control but Tatsuhiko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad postures up in Tatsuhiko's guard and throws a big left but Tatsuhiko blocks it.
Cozad gets to his feet - Tatsuhiko follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko moves into the clinch.
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatsuhiko won't allow it.
Tatsuhiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatsuhiko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cozad pulls Tatsuhiko into guard.
Cozad 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.
Cozad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko is aware though and is defending well.
Cozad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatsuhiko defends well.
Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatsuhiko defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatsuhiko defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatsuhiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad is working an open guard so Tatsuhiko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tatsuhiko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tatsuhiko prevents Cozad from escaping the position.
Cozad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cozad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko prevents Cozad from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cozad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatsuhiko off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko trying to control the action but Cozad just sinks the hooks in.
Cozad is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tatsuhiko with him. Tatsuhiko is trying to defend but Cozad has an arm under the chin now! Tatsuhiko grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Cozad!
Connor Cozad retains his lightweight title!
Connor Cozad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodsport Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bacon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bacon tries to bum rush Ballswick with a series of wild strikes but Ballswick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bacon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballswick.
Bacon blocks a jab.
Bacon throws the left hand but Ballswick avoids the punch easily.
Bacon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ballswick off the cage and back into range.
Bacon throws an overhand right that lands on Ballswick's shoulder, as Ballswick tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon connects with a body shot.
Bacon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballswick misses with a hook. Bacon ducked under it nicely.
Ballswick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bacon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballswick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon throws a looping overhand right but Ballswick ducks down to avoid it.
Bacon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballswick.
Bacon takes a swing at Ballswick's ribcage but misses.
Ballswick tries to clinch but Bacon is having none of it.
Ballswick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bacon scores with a three punch combo!
Ballswick blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Bacon.
Jab by Bacon.
Bacon ducks under a wild hook from Ballswick.
Ballswick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ballswick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick looking to control but Bacon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ballswick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bacon is now in Ballswick's guard. A big mistake from Ballswick there, giving up the dominant position!
Ballswick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballswick wants to stand up but Bacon is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon postures up.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Bacon pushes his legs off easily.
Ballswick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bacon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ballswick.
Ballswick is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ballswick wants to control but Bacon postures up.
Bacon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bacon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bacon misses with an uppercut.
Ballswick tries to clinch but Bacon moves out of range.
Bacon throws an off balance right hand
and Ballswick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bacon's guard now.
Bacon wants to get back to his feet but Ballswick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ballswick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bacon wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick connects with a body shot.
Bacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballswick.
Bacon throws an overhand right that lands on Ballswick's shoulder, as Ballswick tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon swings for the body but Ballswick moves out of range.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballswick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballswick has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bacon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballswick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ballswick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacon swivels and escapes.
Ballswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballswick's head.
Chris Bacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballswick moves out of range as Bacon strikes.
Ballswick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bacon lands a jab to Ballswick's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballswick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballswick moves out of range as Bacon strikes.
Bacon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ballswick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bacon as Ballswick shoots in.
Chris Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bacon.
Bacon connects with the punch.
Ballswick is rocked!
Bacon's corner calls for a 1-2. Bacon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ballswick is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacon finish him?
BOOM! Bacon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ballswick. Ballswick tries to recover but Bacon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ballswick lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bacon!
Chris Bacon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl comes to the cage accompanied by yes. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sorenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearl misses with a takedown attempt
and Sorenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Pearl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorenson pinned against the cage. Sorenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pearl shoots in and drives through. Sorenson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorenson clinches.
Sorenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sorenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearl is defending well for now.
Pearl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sorenson tries to get to full guard but Pearl has control of the leg.
Pearl is working for a kimura but Sorenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Pearl is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sorenson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearl trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pearl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pearl wants to advance to full mount but Sorenson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sorenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearl's guard.
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.
Pearl looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearl, not yet.
Pearl seems keen to control Sorenson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson tries to stand but Pearl is controlling from the bottom.
Pearl lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sorenson!
Pearl with the ground and pound from mount.
Pearl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sorenson looks a forlorn figure.
Pearl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sorenson's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorenson blocking the ground and pound.
Pearl working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sorenson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sorenson is on top in guard.
Sorenson wanted to stand there but Pearl had control of the position.
Sorenson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pearl pushes Sorenson off and gets back to his feet.
Pearl fails with a takedown attempt.
Pearl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sorenson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearl with a poor takedown
and Sorenson counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Sorenson tenderised Pearl's leg. Pearl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sorenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pearl goes for a takedown attempt but Sorenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorenson misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearl jumps guard but Sorenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sorenson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pearl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sorenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sorenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mr Pearl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearl slips under a jab from Sorenson.
Pearl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sorenson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearl gets tackled into the cage by Sorenson. Sorenson maintains the clinch.
Sorenson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sorenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearl's defenses.
Sorenson breaks from the clinch.
Pearl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorenson counters with a thumping low kick.
Sorenson misses the jab.
Pearl closes the distance and clinches up with Sorenson, looking for a takedown. Pearl pushes Sorenson against the cage but Sorenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sorenson. No joy for Pearl on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearl moves away.
Sorenson throws a jab when Pearl was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearl dodges the punch combination from Sorenson.
Pearl clinches.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearl, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorenson tries to land a knee to the head but Pearl blocks with his arms.
Pearl tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Sorenson - that landed with a thud.
Pearl looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearl is looking for a takedown.
Pearl is working for takedown but Sorenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sorenson lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorenson gets through Pearl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorenson manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson gets a clinch.
Pearl is trying to maintain a safe position but Sorenson gets an underhook and turns Pearl into the cage.
Sorenson lands an elbow inside.
Sorenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sorenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sorenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sorenson gets underhooks to prevent Pearl's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Sorenson.
Pearl takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearl can't get the takedown.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson moves into the clinch.
Pearl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sorenson is keeping busy.
Sorenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearl avoids it.
Sorenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sorenson lands a knee to the body.
Pearl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nate Sorenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearl avoiding damage as Sorenson throws knees to the body.
Pearl is trying to drag Sorenson to the mat but Sorenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pearl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sorenson manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson has closed the distance and engaged Pearl in a clinch.
Sorenson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sorenson lands an elbow inside.
Pearl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sorenson prevents it.
Sorenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pearl is rocked!
Sorenson scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Pearl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorenson breaks the clinch.
Sorenson pushes Pearl up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearl takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearl takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sorenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorenson closes the distance and pushes Pearl back into the cage.
Sorenson manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson clinches with his opponent.
Sorenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorenson rushes Pearl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sorenson.
Sorenson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sorenson manages to break the clinch.
Pearl tries to keep at a distance but Sorenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sorenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearl jumps into guard, dragging Sorenson to the mat.
Sorenson wants to stand but Pearl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pearl tries for a takedown but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sorenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sorenson obliges.
Sorenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearl avoids the damage to the body.
Sorenson gets underhooks to prevent Pearl's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearl avoiding damage as Sorenson throws knees to the body.
Sorenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearl's defenses.
Sorenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sorenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pearl.
Sorenson gets underhooks to prevent Pearl's takedown attempt.
Sorenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearl is defending well for now.
Pearl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sorenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pearl with a poor takedown
and Sorenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pearl throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sorenson to regain full guard.
Sorenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pearl defends well.
Pearl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorenson is keeping the position for now.
Mr Pearl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearl is aware though and is defending well.
Pearl won't allow Sorenson to get back to his feet.
Pearl stands and throws Sorenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pearl in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pearl has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sorenson!
Pearl looking to secure an arm triangle but Sorenson defends it well.
Sorenson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearl throwing shots but Sorenson is blocking nicely.
Pearl seems to have got his legs back now.
Sorenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sorenson controls Pearl momentarily but Pearl frees himself.
Pearl working some strikes from top position.
Pearl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorenson is keeping the position for now.
Pearl trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson keeping moving, preventing Pearl from controlling successfully.
Sorenson keeping full guard, as Pearl tries to pass.
Pearl looking to sit in guard and control but Sorenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sorenson passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorenson decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Sorenson.
I think Sorenson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Nate Sorenson wins by unanimous decision!
Nate Sorenson gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New Noise by Refused. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz lands a nice hook to Taborda's body. Taborda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Aziz clobbers Taborda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Tarzan Taborda has been cut.
Al Aziz moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Taborda goes down! Can Al Aziz finish him!?
Taborda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Al Aziz passes Taborda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taborda is still in real trouble! Can Al Aziz finish him?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Aziz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Taborda quite badly. Taborda pulls Al Aziz in close trying to recover. Al Aziz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Taborda on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Taborda doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Al Aziz!
Hassan Al Aziz retains his super heavyweight title!
Hassan Al Aziz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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