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VERSUS - Thursday Thunder IX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Hil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hil has chosen Darryl & Joe- Run DMC as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Whitehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Hil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Hil.
Whitehead dips to his left and cracks Hil with an uppercut!
Whitehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hil tests Whitehead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Craig Whitehead has been cut.
Hil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whitehead scores with a shot to the body.
Hil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Hil thows a body shot but no joy.
Whitehead dips to his left and cracks Hil with an uppercut!
Whitehead loads up on a big right hand but Hil slips the punch.
Whitehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitehead 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitehead throws a looping overhand right but Hil ducks down to avoid it.
Hil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Craig Whitehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehead tries to bum rush Hil with a series of wild strikes but Hil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hil throws a head kick but Whitehead moves out of range.
Hil misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hil.
Whitehead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rich Hil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hil scores with a hook.
Whitehead thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitehead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whitehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitehead misses with a body shot.
Whitehead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Whitehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hil looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitehead is just out of range.
A big left from Hil misses.
Nice uppercut there from Whitehead.
Whitehead swings for the body but Hil moves out of range.
Whitehead ducks under a wild hook from Hil.
Hil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitehead is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Hil misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hil clinches up with Whitehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Whitehead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitehead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hil avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitehead.
Whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hil lands a right hand.
Hil lands a body shot.
Whitehead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hil's elbow.
Whitehead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hil throws a leg kick that misses.
Hil with a nice cross.
Hil lands a jab.
Hil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hil lunges at Whitehead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitehead's hand.
Whitehead is rocked!
Hil has Whitehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Whitehead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitehead misses with an elbow over the top.
Whitehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Hil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitehead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whitehead tries a knee to the head but Hil blocks it.
Whitehead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hil blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitehead.
Hil works on Whitehead's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Whitehead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hil lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Hil.
Hil works on Whitehead's body with a couple of short punches.
Hil leaning against his opponent.
Hil lands a body punch.
Hil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hil scores with a decent looking hook.
Hil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hil drops Whitehead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Whitehead looks back up at him and smiles so Hil waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Whitehead gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hil gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Hil!
Rich Hil took some time post fight to say the following; 'Under new management, it feels great. I feel... Prominent. Now where's the Bud n' Booze??? '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Shearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Romeo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Shearer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Shearer circles away.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alan Shearer has been cut.
Shearer misses with the head strike.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shearer's efforts to push away.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Shearer's head.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva is pushing Shearer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Shearer wants to stall.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Shearer controls his hands.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shearer's elbow.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shearer blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shearer blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Da Silva just leaning against Shearer, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Shearer tries to break free but Da Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Shearer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shearer trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shearer into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Shearer lands a body punch.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shearer blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Shearer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shearer is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Shearer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shearer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva has Shearer pressed against the cage, preventing Shearer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shearer avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Shearer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shearer misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shearer throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Shearer.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shearer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shearer blocking some punches.
Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Shearer tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Shearer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shearer just misses with a punch to the body.
Shearer tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Shearer tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Shearer's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shearer.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shearer.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Shearer moves his leg out of the way.
Shearer misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Shearer lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shearer.
Shearer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shearer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shearer misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Shearer looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Shearer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shearer avoids it.
Da Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Shearer won't want to take too many of those.
Shearer wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva won't allow it.
Shearer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Shearer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shearer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shearer is trying to force a seperation but Da Silva has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Da Silva.
Da Silva 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.
Shearer stalling in the clinch but Da Silva improves position.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shearer.
Da Silva just leaning against Shearer, taking a breather.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shearer trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shearer into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Shearer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Shearer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shearer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shearer throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shearer.
Da Silva slips a jab from Shearer.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Shearer semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut there from Shearer.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shearer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shearer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shearer blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva just leaning against Shearer, taking a breather.
Shearer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Shearer is blocking nicely.
Shearer is trying to force a seperation but Da Silva has the dominant position.
Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Alan Shearer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shearer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shearer cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Shearer avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shearer is trying to stall.
Romeo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shearer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Decampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig O Hare (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Decampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decampo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decampo wants it to stay on the feet.
O Hare cracks a nice hook into Decampo's ribs.
Decampo throws a jab but it's blocked by O Hare.
Padraig O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Hare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decampo throws a looping overhand right but O Hare ducks down to avoid it.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Decampo moves out of range.
O Hare closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Decampo regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Hare in particular looking to stall.
Decampo works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Hare scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decampo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Hare defends well.
O Hare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decampo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Decampo has his foot on O Hare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Hare works his way back into a safe position though.
Decampo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Hare defends it easily.
Decampo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Hare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Hare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Decampo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Decampo keeps moving.
O Hare wants to pass the guard but Decampo is keeping the position.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Decampo keeps moving.
O Hare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Decampo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decampo with the ground and pound from mount.
Decampo unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Hare is trying desperately to improve position.
Decampo avoids the attempt from O Hare to control.
O Hare keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Hare is in a horrible position here. Decampo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O Hare is trying to escape the mount.
Decampo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Decampo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Hare wants to control but Decampo is having none of it.
Decampo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
O Hare is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Decampo! O Hare is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raul Decampo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Raul Decampo waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cleaver might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Bodies. Randall Cleaver has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws out a loose jab but Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po misses with a straight left.
Po throws a series of punches but Cleaver avoids them all with ease.
Po fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleaver on the side of the head.
It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleaver.
Po slips a jab from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Po scores with a jab. Cleaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po drops Cleaver with a beautiful combination! Cleaver stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Po is looking for the KO!
Randall Cleaver's cut is getting worse.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Cleaver.
Sloppy strikes from Cleaver. Those never looked like landing.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleaver at a distance.
Cleaver is breathing heavily.
Po lands a big right hand that sends Cleaver crashing to the mat! Po stays standing though and waves Cleaver back to his feet!
Cleaver is rocked!
Po throws a low kick, looking for Cleaver's leg but Cleaver calmly moves out of range.
Oh Cleaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Cleaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Po throws a nice looking combination but Cleaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Cleaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Po connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cleaver out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
Tong Po really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS 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 Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.
Powers has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henley Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Powers prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris has clasped his hands together around Powers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Harris tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers regains half guard.
Powers wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris is working for a kimura but Powers is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Powers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harris has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to stand up.
Harris is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Powers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Powers!
Harris is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powers passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henley Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers prevents Harris from improving his position.
Powers controlling the action here.
Harris wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Powers sits in half guard.
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Powers is controlling the pace.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harris tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Powers prevents Harris from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powers connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Harris moves into full guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Powers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Powers 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! This is the final round!
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers trying to control but Harris postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris prevents Powers from getting the reversal.
Harris has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Powers is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henley Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donatello Crizanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (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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170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donatello Crizanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crizanto.
Crizanto lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Crizanto 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.
Crizanto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crizanto digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the body shot from Crizanto.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Crizanto.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a jab to Crizanto's midsection.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Crizanto ducks down to avoid it.
Crizanto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Crizanto misses with a low kick.
Crizanto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a low kick but Crizanto moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Crizanto's knee but Crizanto avoids it well.
Crizanto moves out of range of the strikes.
Crizanto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crizanto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crizanto.
Crizanto throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Crizanto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones looks for the body kick but Crizanto saw that one coming.
Crizanto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Crizanto takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Crizanto tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Crizanto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crizanto throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crizanto misses with a hook.
Crizanto misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crizanto. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones lands with a straight right. Crizanto didn't see that one coming.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crizanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crizanto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crizanto misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crizanto is breathing heavily.
Crizanto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crizanto on the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Crizanto misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Crizanto is rocked!
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crizanto in his tracks.
Oh Crizanto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones pounces like a tiger and cracks Crizanto with a vicious hook! Crizanto is down but not out! Jones follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Jones!
Michael Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meredith's choice of entrance music: The Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meredith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Meredith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Meredith off the cage and back into range.
Meredith walks into a left hand.
Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meredith on his heels. He'll look to pass Meredith's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meredith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meredith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Meredith is keeping the position.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopkins advances to half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meredith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins winds up and cracks Meredith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meredith gets back to full guard.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meredith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins controls Meredith momentarily but Meredith frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meredith stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Meredith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins is working hard here to advance position.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meredith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meredith defends well.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Meredith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith is looking to advance position but Hopkins won't allow it.
Hopkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but instead Meredith has moved into half guard.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard but Meredith has mounted him!
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Meredith landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Meredith has a good base and remains in mount.
Meredith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hopkins looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meredith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meredith tries to avoid it but Hopkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meredith to the ground. Meredith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Meredith. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
Hopkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meredith counters with an inside leg kick.
Meredith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meredith's waist but Meredith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meredith defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meredith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Meredith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Meredith saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hopkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Meredith frees his head quite easily.
Meredith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins trying to control but Meredith is having none of it.
Hopkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hopkins breaks from Meredith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meredith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meredith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meredith defends it well.
Hopkins is keen to just control but Meredith is a slippery customer.
Meredith is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meredith!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Meredith is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hopkins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hopkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meredith's face.
Malcolm Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meredith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Meredith has worked his arm free - good work by Meredith!
Meredith gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Hopkins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Meredith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meredith moves away.
Meredith dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meredith as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins misses the body punch
letting Meredith counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Meredith lands the left hand.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meredith defends it nicely.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meredith misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meredith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Meredith misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meredith.
Meredith moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meredith tries to avoid it but Hopkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meredith to the ground. Meredith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malcolm Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Meredith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meredith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meredith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hopkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Hopkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Malcolm Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Meredith wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Justin Meredith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meredith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meredith has managed to get both his arms back between Hopkins's legs - danger averted.
Meredith won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Meredith tries to pass.
Meredith wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meredith wants to get back to full guard but Hopkins has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Meredith.
Well Hopkins 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Hopkins!
A very excited looking Malcolm Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Svensson has chosen Flickorna pĺ TV2 as his entrance music. Todd Haskins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Svensson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins scores with a shot to the body.
Haskins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson wants to control but Haskins postures up.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Haskins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haskins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svensson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haskins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Haskins keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svensson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Svensson is trying to get back to half guard.
Haskins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Svensson tries to buck Haskins off but Haskins is having none of it.
Svensson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haskins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haskins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson is not content to let Haskins control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins tries for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Svensson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haskins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haskins is pressing down on Svensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svensson is holding on for now.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haskins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haskins's back!
Svensson lands punches and elbows.
Svensson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Haskins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Svensson doesn't have the hooks in and Haskins manages to turn into his guard.
Svensson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haskins defends well.
Haskins pushing down on Svensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Haskins is controlling well.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to roll over but Haskins keeps him under control.
Haskins wants to take a breather but Svensson is having none of it.
Haskins is looking to advance position but Svensson won't allow it.
Haskins throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Haskins is controlling well.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Svensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haskins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Svensson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson jabs Haskins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses
and Haskins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Haskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Haskins persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
Haskins misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Haskins is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Haskins.
Haskins misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haskins.
Svensson scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Haskins with that takedown attempt.
Michael Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haskins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haskins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson takes a swing at Haskins's ribcage but misses.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Haskins pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haskins.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scores with a jab.
Haskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haskins.
Haskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
so Haskins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
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!
Svensson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haskins!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haskins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Svensson dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Haskins avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson slips a jab from Haskins.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haskins ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Haskins slips under a jab.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haskins.
Svensson punishes Haskins's body with a nice straight punch.
Haskins shoots in and gets a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Svensson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haskins!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins wants to control but Svensson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haskins wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Haskins pushes his legs off easily.
Haskins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haskins has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Haskins tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Haskins defends easily.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Haskins is really struggling to control Svensson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Svensson controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.
Haskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Todd Haskins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Michael Svensson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haskins.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson misses with a hook. Haskins ducked under it nicely.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Haskins moved out of range.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Haskins misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haskins's head backwards.
Svensson lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
Svensson with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Svensson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svensson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Svensson!
Michael Svensson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
285 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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200 cm
27
273 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pudzian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pudzian.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexandrov is on top in guard.
Pudzian keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pudzian trying to control the position here.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Pudzian keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pudzian looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzian, not yet.
Pudzian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pudzian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexandrov, into his guard.
Pudzian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pudzian has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pudzian working the head with strikes.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexandrov moves nicely into side control.
Pudzian tries to buck Alexandrov off but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pudzian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pudzian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexandrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexandrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pudzian sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandrov prevents Pudzian from improving his position.
Alexandrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pudzian tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura here.
Pudzian wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pudzian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pudzian is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pudzian trying to control from the bottom.
Pudzian is positioning himself well to prevent Alexandrov advancing to mount.
Pudzian moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Pudzian keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alexandrov tests Pudzian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pudzian takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pudzian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anton Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Pudzian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Pudzian's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzian is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pudzian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzian managing to control the position.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov trying to control but Pudzian is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzian looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzian, not yet.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov won't allow Pudzian to sweep him here.
Alexandrov pushing down on Pudzian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian gets full guard.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzian is retaining full guard.
Pudzian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pudzian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Pudzian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pudzian wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mariusz Pudzian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzian is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pudzian keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov has gone for a leg lock! Pudzian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexandrov's guard.
Pudzian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov has his foot on Pudzian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pudzian works his way back into a safe position though.
Pudzian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudzian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Pudzian passes into half guard.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pudzian tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Pudzian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Anton Alexandrov's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown.
Alexandrov shoots and misses
so Pudzian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Pudzian controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzian defends it easily.
Pudzian wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Pudzian is working Alexandrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov controls Pudzian momentarily but Pudzian frees himself.
Pudzian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzian with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pudzian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pudzian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pudzian tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Pudzian postures up.
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pudzian trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz Pudzian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pudzian has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pudzian to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzian tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Pudzian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Pudzian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov has Pudzian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Pudzian has him pressed against the cage.
Pudzian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexandrov uses from the top position.
Pudzian keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Pudzian keeps moving.
Pudzian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pudzian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov advances position into side control!
Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pudzian is looking for a sweep.
Pudzian wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pudzian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexandrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Pudzian is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Pudzian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pudzian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzian!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Up Loaded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loaded might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BOOOOOT!!!. Garelli has chosen Patriarch on a Vespa as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Up Loaded!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli lands a two punch combo.
Loaded avoids the head kick by Garelli.
Loaded lands a big head kick that sends Garelli tumbling to the mat! Loaded takes a step backwards and waves Garelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Joe Garelli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loaded.
Garelli gets a clinch.
Loaded lands with a short shot to the head.
Garelli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loaded has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loaded lands a hook that snaps the head of Garelli backwards.
Loaded fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garelli tries to land a knee to the head but Loaded blocks with his arms.
Garelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaded's elbow.
Garelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Loaded.
Loaded scores with a shoulder strike.
Loaded tries a body shot but Garelli blocks it.
Loaded on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loaded lands with a left to the head.
Garelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaded's elbow.
Garelli tries to throw a body punch but Loaded avoids it by throwing Garelli back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loaded tries to throw a body punch but Garelli avoids it by throwing Loaded back against the cage.
Garelli tries to work over Loaded's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loaded scores a nice knee to the body.
Garelli looks gassed!
Loaded lands with a short shot to the head.
Garelli is rocked!
Loaded lands a right hand.
Garelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Loaded finish him?
Loaded creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garelli with a big uppercut! Garelli tries to clinch up but Loaded pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garelli to the mat! Garelli covers up and Loaded unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Up Loaded!
Up Loaded retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Up Loaded thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
RATING
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