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PFA 61: Zio vs Emmeraldo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Davis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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209 lbs
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194 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Davis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nogueira is looking to defend but Davis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nogueira! Davis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nogueira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roman Davis!
Roman Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean's entrance music is Raising Hell. A fine choice. Pakkanen has chosen Loost Koos - Pakkasta as his entrance music. Ron Bean had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
184 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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182 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pakkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bean's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pakkanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pakkanen throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pakkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pakkanen has his foot on Bean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bean works his way back into a safe position though.
Pakkanen working for a triangle but Bean defends it easily.
Pakkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a big elbow that misses.
Bean controlling from the top position.
Bean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pakkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bean is in close to Pakkanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pakkanen is looking for a triangle but Bean pushes his legs off easily.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pakkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bean postures up in Pakkanen's guard and throws a big left but Pakkanen blocks it.
Pakkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean trying to control but Pakkanen is working from the bottom.
Bean controlling from the top position.
Bean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pakkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bean has managed to get both his arms back between Pakkanen's legs - danger averted.
Bean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pakkanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pakkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bean passes into half guard.
Pakkanen is looking to control Bean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pakkanen avoid being mounted?
Bean not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pakkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pakkanen is pressing down on Bean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakkanen working for a triangle but Bean defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean looking to pass the guard.
Pakkanen controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself.
Bean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bean controlling from the top position.
Pakkanen keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petri Pakkanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pakkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Pakkanen.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pakkanen is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Pakkanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pakkanen scrambles back to his feet.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pakkanen blocks a head kick by Bean.
Bean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pakkanen back to the cage. Bean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pakkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkanen tries to clinch up
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
Bean misses with a double jab
and Pakkanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pakkanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bean parries the strikes from Pakkanen easily there. Pakkanen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bean to escape.
Pakkanen throws an elbow but Bean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pakkanen wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
Pakkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to roll over but Pakkanen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakkanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pakkanen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pakkanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bean, under a barage of strikes from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pakkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Pakkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pakkanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pakkanen is stalling here. Bean is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pakkanen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bean has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pakkanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bean is putting a hurting on Pakkanen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bean working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen regains half guard.
Bean blocks the strikes from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pakkanen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakkanen tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg.
Pakkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Bean works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkanen can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petri Pakkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pakkanen tries to clinch up
and Bean counters with a nice body kick.
Bean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pakkanen wants to clinch
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pakkanen is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkanen wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Pakkanen staying out of range there.
Bean tries to sprawl but Pakkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bean is not content to let Pakkanen control the position.
Bean gets back to full guard.
Pakkanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pakkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pakkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bean wants to sweep here but Pakkanen controlling him for the moment.
Ron Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pakkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pakkanen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakkanen content to stall in guard here.
Pakkanen wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pakkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Ron Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to bum rush Pakkanen with a series of wild strikes but Pakkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bean misses with a double jab
and Pakkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pakkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pakkanen wants to clinch.
Pakkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Pakkanen tries to clinch up.
Pakkanen is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Pakkanen tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ron Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakkanen slips a straight right by Bean.
Bean swinging wildly here.
Bean scores with a jab to the head.
Pakkanen wants to clinch
and Pakkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pakkanen moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petri Pakkanen.
I've got Pakkanen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petri Pakkanen!
A pretty intense looking Petri Pakkanen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capwell comes to the cage accompanied by The Haunted - 99. Jiminez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big pun - Beware kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Capwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Jiminez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell tries to clinch but Jiminez is having none of it.
Capwell checks a low kick from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a body punch but Capwell moves out of range.
Jiminez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jiminez as he jumps to the side.
Jiminez throws out a loose jab but Capwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capwell throws a combination that misses
enabling Jiminez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiminez scores with a jab to the head.
Capwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiminez moves away.
Capwell gets the takedown into side control.
Capwell tries to score with some ground and pound. Jiminez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Capwell 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.
Capwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez defending against the ground and pound.
Capwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez is trying to improve his position.
Jiminez regains half guard, as Capwell was trying to land strikes.
Capwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell pushes down on Jiminez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capwell throwing shots but Jiminez is blocking nicely.
Capwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiminez keeps working.
Capwell slips a nice elbow through Jiminez's hands, connecting with Jiminez's forehead.
Capwell is looking to advance position but Jiminez won't allow it.
Jiminez is not content to let Capwell control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell stalling away here and it's allowed Jiminez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Capwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Capwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Capwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell working the body and head with strikes.
Capwell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Capwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jiminez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capwell wants to take a breather but Jiminez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Capwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that round.
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.
Capwell throws a body punch but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez throws a one two combo.
Capwell scores with a takedown into Jiminez's guard.
Mason Capwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiminez wants to stand but Capwell is controlling the position.
Capwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiminez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Jiminez keeps moving.
Capwell advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Capwell wants to control but Jiminez is keeping him busy.
Jiminez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Capwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Capwell trying to control the position but Jiminez is working away.
Capwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capwell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell working the ground and pound but Jiminez is defending the strikes.
Capwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Capwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Capwell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Capwell trying to control the action but Jiminez is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez is trying to control Capwell's posture but Capwell avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Capwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capwell trying to control the position but Jiminez is working away.
Capwell is trying to ground and pound but Jiminez uses the momentary lack of control by Capwell to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell thows a huge punch but Jiminez dodges it nicely.
Capwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jiminez is not content to let Capwell control the position.
Capwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capwell wants to advance to full mount but Jiminez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiminez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Capwell is out of range.
Capwell looks for a takedown but Jiminez sprawls well.
Hector Jiminez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiminez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Capwell has time to react.
Jiminez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiminez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capwell manages to avoid it.
Jiminez scores with a sloppy right hand. Capwell should have avoided that one.
Capwell darts in and clinches Jiminez up against the cage.
Jiminez can't break the clinch.
Capwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jiminez after a bit of a struggle.
Capwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiminez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiminez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jiminez sprawls well. He's pushed Capwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Jiminez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Capwell instigates a clinch.
Jiminez breaks from the clinch.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Capwell clinches up with Jiminez and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiminez wants to break free but Capwell has control.
Jiminez lands a hook that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
Jiminez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jiminez throws a series of punches but Capwell moves out of range.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Jiminez as Capwell shoots in.
Hector Jiminez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jiminez.
A punch combination from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez feints a jab promting Capwell to slip. Jiminez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Capwell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminez walks into a left hand.
Jiminez misses with a few strikes there.
Capwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jiminez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Capwell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Capwell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Capwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jiminez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jiminez is not content to let Capwell control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell is really struggling to control Jiminez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Capwell misses with the ground and pound.
Jiminez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Capwell's best efforts.
Capwell trying to control from Jiminez's half guard. Jiminez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jiminez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capwell is pushing down on Jiminez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiminez is fighting to maintain full guard but Capwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Capwell there.
Jiminez is refusing to be controlled, as Capwell sits in half guard.
Capwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason Capwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capwell working Jiminez over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capwell wants to free his trapped foot but Jiminez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mason Capwell waved his t-shirt featuring [GTI] Divine Clothing (95% LAUNDRY)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer with a nice cross.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Foreman sends Meyer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Foreman is motioning to the referee to let Meyer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Meyer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman misses with a looping left.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman finish him?
Meyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foreman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyer somewhat.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
George Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Meyer out cold! Meyer corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Foreman!
An out of breath and clearly excited George Foreman thanked [GTI] Divine Clothing (95% LAUNDRY) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Emmeraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio comes into the arena with Old Mcdonald had a farm blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emmeraldo's choice of entrance music: Mystic Forces. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Junichi Emmeraldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zio is looking to slow Emmeraldo down with leg kicks.
Emmeraldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emmeraldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Zio sprawls well. He's pushed Emmeraldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Emmeraldo looks for a takedown but Zio sprawls well.
Emmeraldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bod Zio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junichi Emmeraldo.
Horrible takedown by Emmeraldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Zio which made him look bad.
A jab lands there for Zio.
It looks like Junichi Emmeraldo has been cut.
Emmeraldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Zio counters with a three punch combo that has Emmeraldo backing up. Emmeraldo nods at Zio to acknowledge the strikes.
Zio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Zio lands a big head kick that sends Emmeraldo tumbling to the mat! Zio takes a step backwards and waves Emmeraldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emmeraldo is rocked!
Zio lands a right hook to the body.
Emmeraldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Zio finish him?
Emmeraldo looks gassed!
Emmeraldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zio.
Emmeraldo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Emmeraldo.
Zio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zio knocks out Emmeraldo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Zio before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Zio picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bod Zio!
Bod Zio retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Bod Zio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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