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MMAL 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Mallao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Pump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pump throws a sloppy head kick
and Mallao counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Pump out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Mallao is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Mallao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Case has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Case. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts scores with a head kick.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a nice body kick.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Case sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Roberts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Case gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Case keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Case has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Case's guard.
Case controlling Roberts's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Case's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Case's head.
Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Case keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Case pushes Roberts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Case counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Case is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rocky Roberts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Case checks a low kick from Roberts.
Case bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Case misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Case.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case moves into the clinch successfully.
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts shoots in and bounces Case off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Case is keeping the position for now.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Case.
Case is controlling Roberts's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Case sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Case blocks the leg kick.
Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Case throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Case sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Case's ribs.
Rocky Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Roberts looks gassed!
Case tries to land a leg kick but Roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Henry Case will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts blocks a head kick by Case.
Henry Case is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Case throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Case.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Case throws a low kick but Roberts moves out of range easily.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Case rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Case landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Case tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Case lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case landing knees to the head.
Case putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts jumps guard but Case turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Roberts.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case connects with a knee to the head.
Case lands a knee to the head.
Case connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Case obliges.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Case utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Case with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Case jerks Roberts's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Roberts drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Case goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Case because Roberts was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Henry Case!
After winning the bout, Henry Case thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Sotto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Rolando Paneda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto is looking to slow Paneda down with leg kicks.
Roberto Sotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paneda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sotto misses with a double jab
and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sotto is trying to control but Paneda passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotto parries the strikes from Paneda easily there. Paneda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sotto to escape.
Sotto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sotto is looking for a sweep. Paneda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sotto gets back to full guard.
Sotto keeping moving, preventing Paneda from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto pulls Paneda in close to prevent any damage.
Sotto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paneda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paneda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paneda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rolando Paneda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sotto is breathing heavily.
Sotto throws a right and a left that Paneda avoids nicely.
Paneda connects with a high kick.
Sotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paneda.
Sotto really is a fat lump.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paneda is defended easily by Sotto.
Paneda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paneda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto throws a sloppy head kick and Paneda moves out of range easily.
Paneda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sotto quickly recovers to half guard.
Paneda moves into full mount! Sotto won't be happy about that!
Paneda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paneda stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotto sprawls well. Sotto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paneda gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberto Sotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Paneda.
Paneda looking to score a takedown here. Sotto is defending well but Paneda drives through and ends up in Sotto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Paneda postures up and lands a big shot to Sotto's brow.
Sotto is trying to control the position but Paneda postures up.
Sotto wants to sweep but no luck.
Paneda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sotto throws the kick towards the body but Paneda avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paneda.
Sotto tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Paneda dominated that round.
That's time! Sotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sotto throws a lazy head kick
and Paneda counters with a big head kick but Sotto shrugs it off.
Sotto misses the body punch
and Paneda counters by moving into the clinch.
Paneda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paneda manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Paneda finds it's way through Sotto's defenses.
Paneda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sotto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sotto scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sotto.
Paneda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sotto is not content to let Paneda control the position.
Paneda decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sotto throws a head kick that misses.
Paneda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paneda thows a body kick. Sotto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sotto circles away.
Paneda gets a clinch.
Paneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paneda looking to score a takedown here. Sotto is defending well but Paneda drives through and ends up in Sotto's guard.
Sotto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sotto looking to control but Paneda passes into half guard.
Sotto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sotto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paneda is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paneda postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sotto to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paneda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paneda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paneda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sotto is staying active underneath Paneda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sotto missing with punches from the bottom.
Paneda is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolando Paneda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sotto keeping hold of Paneda's head, controlling as best he can.
Sotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paneda.
Paneda trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda moves into full mount! Sotto won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Paneda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotto is desperately trying to improve his position but Paneda has a good base and remains in mount.
Paneda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paneda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paneda wants to finish this one by submission but Sotto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paneda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Paneda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paneda tests Sotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paneda has managed to clinch.
Paneda gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sotto trying to control here.
Sotto is pressing down on Paneda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paneda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sotto is proving hard to escape from.
Paneda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sotto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sotto wants to sweep here but Paneda controlling him for the moment.
Sotto has momentary wrist control but Paneda slips an elbow through the middle.
Sotto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paneda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sotto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sotto controls Paneda momentarily but Paneda frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto is working an open guard so Paneda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paneda moves in looking to clinch but Sotto pushes him off.
Sotto stuffs the takedown.
Roberto Sotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotto misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Paneda.
Paneda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paneda content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotto working for a triangle but Paneda defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto working a defensive guard but Paneda passes into half guard.
Sotto is looking to improve his position.
Paneda wants to free his trapped foot but Sotto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sotto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda wants to control the pace but Sotto is squirming around nicely.
Sotto is desperately trying to improve his position but Paneda has a good base and remains in mount.
Paneda controlling from mount.
Sotto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Paneda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paneda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Paneda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Margallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucio Margallo 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucio Margallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Margallo.
It looks like Victor Lopez has been cut.
Lopez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Margallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Margallo has managed to clinch.
Margallo lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Margallo.
Margallo pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Margallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margallo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Margallo lands with a left to the head.
Margallo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Margallo creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lopez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lopez drops to his knees and Margallo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Margallo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Romy Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Executioner!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with the left hand. Executioner knows he should have avoided that one.
Executioner fails with the takedown.
Diaz works Executioner's body with a nice hook.
Executioner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Executioner drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Alex Executioner has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Executioner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Executioner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Executioner somewhat.
Romy Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Executioner.
Executioner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Executioner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Executioner dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Executioner's head and hops out.
Executioner looks gassed!
Diaz Throws a clean left jab. Diaz Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Executioner's chin! Executioner crumbles to the ground and Diaz follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Romy Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicasio Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicasio Salonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Young scores with a four punch combination!
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salonga manages to avoid it.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Salonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Salonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salonga.
Still in half guard, Salonga seems content to control.
Salonga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Salonga thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Salonga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salonga thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Salonga trying to control from half guard but Young is working away.
Salonga trying to control the pace.
Young is trying to stand back up but Salonga is controlling him
Salonga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Salonga trying to control from half guard but Young is working away.
Salonga working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Salonga drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
Salonga throws a strike but Young avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salonga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salonga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salonga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salonga throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Salonga passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salonga lands a nice short elbow.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salonga wants to take a breather but Young is having none of it.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salonga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
Salonga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Salonga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salonga is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salonga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salonga throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Salonga throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Salonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Salonga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salonga prevents Young from standing back up.
Salonga throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Young is trying to stand up here but Salonga is controlling him well.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salonga scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Salonga.
Salonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Salonga lands strikes from half guard.
Salonga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Young trying to control but Salonga postures up.
Salonga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salonga misses with a head shot. Young uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salonga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicasio Salonga 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.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salonga misses with a straight left.
Salonga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salonga lands in his opponent's guard.
Salonga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salonga works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salonga throwing strikes but missing.
Salonga is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Salonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young is looking to stand up but Salonga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
Young keeping moving, preventing Salonga from controlling successfully.
Salonga landing some decent shots from guard.
Salonga postures up and lands a big shot to Young's brow.
Salonga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salonga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salonga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salonga throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Salonga postures up and lands a big shot to Young's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salonga throwing strikes but missing.
Salonga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nicasio Salonga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salonga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Young keeping full guard, as Salonga tries to pass.
Salonga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salonga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young pushes Salonga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a right hand that Salonga ducks under and follows up with a left that Salonga also avoids with ease.
Salonga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young misses with a double jab.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young throws a right and a left that Salonga avoids nicely.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young tries to bum rush Salonga with a series of wild strikes but Salonga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salonga throws out the jab.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salonga misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Salonga.
Salonga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salonga. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salonga.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Salonga.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young tries to bum rush Salonga with a series of wild strikes but Salonga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salonga checks a leg kick.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salonga circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Salonga misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicasio Salonga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salonga.
Young goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Salonga misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Salonga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salonga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salonga working some strikes from top position.
Young keeping moving, preventing Salonga from controlling successfully.
Salonga stops Young from standing up.
Salonga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salonga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salonga postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
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!
Salonga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salonga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salonga is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Salonga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salonga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salonga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salonga connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Salonga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salonga trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicasio Salonga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salonga blocks a head kick by Young.
Young gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young has momentary wrist control but Salonga slips an elbow through the middle.
Salonga trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Salonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salonga throws a big elbow that misses.
Young wants to stand up but Salonga is controlling him.
Salonga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Salonga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salonga connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicasio Salonga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salonga, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicasio Salonga!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeric Raval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Verrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriel Verrus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeric Raval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Uriel Verrus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raval scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Uriel Verrus has been cut.
Verrus lands a jab to the head.
Verrus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verrus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raval drops Verrus with a beautiful combination! Verrus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raval is looking for the KO!
Verrus is rocked!
Raval throws a body kick that misses.
Raval misses with a few strikes there.
Verrus misses with a left hand
and Raval counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Verrus! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Raval!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeric Raval!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jeric Raval waved his t-shirt featuring RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Gesta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Attack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attack is rocked!
Gesta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Attack is still on wobbly legs! Can Gesta finish him?
Attack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Attack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gesta to keep the fight standing.
Attack seems to have recovered his senses.
Gesta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gesta.
Attack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gesta lands a shot 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!
A hook to the body from Gesta.
A hook to the body from Gesta.
Gesta lands a left hand.
Gesta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Attack looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Gesta.
Gesta digs a right hand into Attack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attack's gas tank.
Attack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ismael Gesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Attack.
Attack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gesta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gesta.
Gesta lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gesta.
Gesta lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Gesta.
Gesta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gesta drops Attack onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Attack is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gesta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gesta gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gesta pushes Attack against the cage. Gesta is working some dirty boxing. Gesta pushes off with a quick right hook! Attack goes down! Attack tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gesta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Gesta!
Ismael Gesta retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ismael Gesta thanked 1337 ANZAC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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