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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rebel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Billy Watkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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189 cm
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Rebel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebel gets a takedown into half guard.
Watkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rebel is keen to just control but Watkins is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Rebel connects with a nice short shot to Watkins's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebel lands with a punch from half guard.
Rebel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rebel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Watkins! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rebel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rebel!
Mark Rebel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Turrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turrett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Criticize. Paul Turrett had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Turrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turrett with a poor takedown
and Benevides counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turrett's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benevides trying to control the position from guard on top but Turrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benevides on the ground.
Benevides has gone for a leg lock! Turrett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benevides's guard.
Turrett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benevides looking for a guillotine here but Turrett defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Benevides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides is looking to sinch up a triangle. Turrett throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Benevides's body to avoid the submission. Benevides has instead reached around Turrett's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Benevides arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Benevides!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave Benevides thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin De Leon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timur Orlan's chin.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon lands a jab to the head.
Orlan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Leon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlan misses with a low kick as De Leon jumps back.
De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and De Leon moves out of range easily.
Orlan throws a wild hook but De Leon just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Orlan gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - De Leon raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin De Leon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marvin De Leon thanked [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold. Chaz Wong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilfred Bongderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Wong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong wants to clinch.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongderson throws a series of strikes that have Wong backpedaling.
Bongderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bongderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bongderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Wong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongderson lands a nice shot that snaps Wong's head back.
Wong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bongderson.
Bongderson lands with a nice body punch.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson lands a slapping body shot.
Bongderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wong closes the distance and clinches.
Bongderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong taking a breather.
Bongderson working Wong over with knees to the body.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Bongderson blocks it.
Bongderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wong is struggling to control the position.
Bongderson blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bongderson is defending well for now.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong trying to control the position but instead, Bongderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wong into the ropes.
Bongderson breaks the clinch.
Bongderson throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bongderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bongderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Wong in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bongderson.
Bongderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bongderson.
Wong looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Bongderson.
Bongderson scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bongderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Bongderson.
Wong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bongderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bongderson cracks Wong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wong is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bongderson lands a big uppercut and Wong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wong looks OK. Bongderson waves Wong back to his feet!
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bongderson finish him?
Bongderson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wong's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wong's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Bongderson!
In his post fight interview, Wilfred Bongderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vanderley Sylva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Coughlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coughlan has chosen Infinite Mass-Enter The Dragon as his entrance music. 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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141 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vanderley Sylva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Coughlan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylva misses with a series of wild punches.
Coughlan looks to land a combination but Sylva avoids it well.
Coughlan shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard Coughlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coughlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sylva, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sylva is trying to push Coughlan away but Coughlan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sylva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sylva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coughlan managing to block the knees to the body from Sylva.
Sylva misses with a knee strike.
Coughlan jumps guard.
Coughlan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sylva doesn't defend quickly enough and Coughlan has managed to lock this one up! Can Sylva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Coughlan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Coughlan!
A very excited looking Richard Coughlan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua feints a jab promting Bussel to slip. Rua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bussel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua misses the jab.
Bussel throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Bussel moves away from the strike by Rua.
Bussel checks a leg kick.
Shogun Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bussel moves into the clinch.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Bussel prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bussel working Rua over with knees to the body.
Bussel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bussel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Bussel rushes Rua and presses him up against the ropes.
Bussel keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bussel landing knees to the body.
Bussel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Bussel has the dominant position.
Bussel pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Bussel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bussel has double underhooks.
Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bussel has him pressed against the ropes.
Rua tries to break free but Bussel pushes him back against the ropes.
Bussel breaks the clinch.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Bussel counters with a nice leg kick.
Bussel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua looks gassed!
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Bussel has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bussel rushes Rua and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bussel has double underhooks.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bussel working Rua over with knees to the body.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bussel has double underhooks.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bussel throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Bussel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Bussel throws a head kick that half lands.
Bussel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rua is rocked!
Bussel takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Bussel finish him?
Bussel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Bussel keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bussel obliges.
Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bussel darts in and clinches Rua up against the ropes.
Bussel landing knees to the body.
Bussel lands a knee to the body.
Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel lands a big head kick that sends Rua to the canvas! Bussel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sydney Bussel!
Sydney Bussel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Saniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saniewski comes to the ring accompanied by Sam przeciwko wszystkim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirek Saniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov throws a hook to the side of Saniewski's head but Saniewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saniewski is able to avoid easily.
Smirnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smirnov lands a leg kick that knocks Saniewski off balance momentarily.
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smirnov.
Saniewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov misses with a low kick as Saniewski jumps back.
Smirnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smirnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saniewski.
Saniewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smirnov - that will leave a mark!
Saniewski checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Saniewski misses with a looping right.
Saniewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saniewski's sensitive parts.
Saniewski is looking to score with low kicks.
Smirnov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saniewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Smirnov.
Good work by Saniewski as he checks the leg kick.
Saniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saniewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Saniewski catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Saniewski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saniewski avoids a kick to the body.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Saniewski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saniewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saniewski is looking to wear down Smirnov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saniewski gets tackled into the ropes by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saniewski's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.
Saniewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks with his arms.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saniewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smirnov is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smirnov throws an elbow but misses.
Saniewski wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saniewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to clinch there but Saniewski circles away.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Saniewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a head kick that Saniewski semi-blocks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saniewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Saniewski is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saniewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saniewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov 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.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saniewski.
Saniewski misses the jab.
Smirnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Saniewski.
Saniewski misses with a body kick.
Smirnov is looking to land body kicks.
Smirnov throws a nice head kick!
Saniewski looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Smirnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Saniewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saniewski.
Saniewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smirnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saniewski scores with a nice head shot.
Smirnov thows a leg kick but Saniewski checks it
and Saniewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smirnov thinking.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saniewski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smirnov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saniewski. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saniewski moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saniewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saniewski thows a leg kick but Smirnov checks it
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saniewski lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saniewski checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Saniewski misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saniewski blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Saniewski misses.
Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smirnov tries to land a front kick but Saniewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Smirnov tenderised Saniewski's leg. Saniewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Saniewski.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Saniewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saniewski - that will leave a mark!
Smirnov is looking to slow Saniewski down with leg kicks.
Saniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smirnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saniewski looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnov throws a lazy right hand but Saniewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Smirnov.
Smirnov moves out of range as Saniewski strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smirnov tries to land a leg kick but Saniewski saw it coming and moves away.
Smirnov throws a leg kick
and Saniewski counters with a straight right hand.
Saniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saniewski cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Saniewski.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Saniewski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saniewski moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saniewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Saniewski slams his shin into Smirnov's torso.
Smirnov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saniewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saniewski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saniewski avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saniewski.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Saniewski's ribcage.
Saniewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smirnov avoids it.
Saniewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saniewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saniewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saniewski is defending well for now.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saniewski.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Saniewski crunches a lovely knee into Smirnov's ribcage.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Smirnov misses with an elbow strike.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a nice knee to the body.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Mirek Saniewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smirnov.
Saniewski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smirnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Saniewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saniewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saniewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Saniewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saniewski avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov managing to block the knees to the body from Saniewski.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov controlling the action here for a moment.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov keeps control of Saniewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Saniewski blocks it.
Saniewski managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Saniewski missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Smirnov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sarsamut Mungsarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mungsarin comes to the ring accompanied by Suraphol Sombatcharoe- Sao Suan TaengT. Harrison has chosen Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music. Liam Harrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarsamut Mungsarin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungsarin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Harrison.
Mungsarin ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Mungsarin circles away.
Sarsamut Mungsarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mungsarin.
Mungsarin throws a series of punches but Harrison moves out of range.
Mungsarin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mungsarin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mungsarin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Harrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mungsarin.
Mungsarin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Mungsarin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison slips a jab and a cross from Mungsarin.
Harrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mungsarin is breathing heavily.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Mungsarin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrison has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Harrison sends Mungsarin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harrison is motioning to the referee to let Mungsarin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mungsarin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mungsarin out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Harrison!
Liam Harrison opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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