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O.R.G. 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gadafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gadafi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadafi is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Gadafi tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pain is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gadafi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gadafi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pain anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gadafi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pain slips an arm under Gadafi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pain has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pain is squeezing on Gadafi like an anaconda would it's prey. Gadafi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Pain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zorich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quagmire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Giggity Song by Glen Quagmire. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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Great wrestler
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Zorich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire swings for the body but Zorich moves out of range.
Zorich throws out a leg kick but Quagmire moves out of range and Zorich only half commits.
Zorich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quagmire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zorich.
Zorich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zorich is pressing down on Quagmire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quagmire is holding on for now.
Zorich trying to control from half guard but Quagmire is working away.
Zorich prevents Quagmire from standing back up.
Quagmire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quagmire is trying to stand.
Zorich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quagmire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zorich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorich trying to control the action but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
Zorich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quagmire taking some punishment here, with Zorich in his half guard.
Zorich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quagmire defending well though.
Quagmire is staying active underneath Zorich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zorich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quagmire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zorich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quagmire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zorich.
Zorich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quagmire is trying to stand.
Zorich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zorich with the ground and pound but Quagmire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Quagmire wants to stand up but Zorich is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorich landing with the ground and pound.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zorich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zorich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zorich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zorich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zorich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quagmire keeping moving, preventing Zorich from controlling successfully.
Zorich lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zorich postures up in Quagmire's guard and throws a big left but Quagmire blocks it.
Zorich wants to control from the top but Quagmire keeps moving.
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.
Zorich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quagmire is keeping the position for now.
Zorich trying to control but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
Zorich with a nice head shot there.
Zorich trying to control but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
Zorich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorich throws an elbow that misses. Quagmire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zorich's guard. Nice move by Quagmire!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zorich pushes Quagmire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Quagmire moves to clinch but Zorich breaks away
and Zorich counters with a straight right hand.
Glen Quagmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorich misses with a body shot
and Quagmire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Chris Zorich has been cut.
Quagmire misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Quagmire misses.
Quagmire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Zorich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Zorich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Quagmire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorich.
Zorich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quagmire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quagmire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zorich just misses with a punch to the body.
Quagmire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zorich misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zorich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zorich misses with a head shot.
Zorich throws some wild stikes that Quagmire manages to avoid easily.
Quagmire is in a horrible position here. Zorich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zorich looking to finish Quagmire with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quagmire!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quagmire tries to buck Zorich off but he can't manage it.
Zorich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zorich scoring with strikes but Quagmire is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorich landing strikes from the mount.
Zorich looking to finish Quagmire with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quagmire!
Quagmire is rocked!
Zorich connects with a bit shot that sees Quagmire covering up! More strikes from Zorich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zorich is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Zorich!
Chris Zorich is the new heavyweight champion!
Chris Zorich very nearly forgot to thank 1337 ANZAC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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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 Mateusz Trzmiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Trzmiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Trzmiel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Trzmiel.
Trzmiel clinches.
Trzmiel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trzmiel misses with a knee to the head.
Trzmiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trzmiel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trzmiel gets a clinch.
Trzmiel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Trzmiel lands a shot to the body.
Trzmiel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trzmiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watkins.
Watkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Trzmiel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzmiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trzmiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Trzmiel just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
Trzmiel manages to break the clinch.
Trzmiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trzmiel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watkins or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is trying to drag Trzmiel to the mat but Trzmiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Trzmiel breaks from the clinch.
Trzmiel throws a shot to the body.
Trzmiel rushes Watkins and presses him up against the ropes.
Watkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Trzmiel has double underhooks.
Trzmiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trzmiel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Trzmiel clinches up with Watkins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Trzmiel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trzmiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trzmiel wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Trzmiel. No joy for Watkins on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Trzmiel - just one landing.
Trzmiel moves into the clinch.
Trzmiel is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trzmiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trzmiel breaks from the clinch.
Trzmiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trzmiel is defending well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Watkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Trzmiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trzmiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Trzmiel lands a body shot.
Trzmiel moves into the clinch.
Trzmiel lands a body punch.
Trzmiel breaks from the clinch.
Trzmiel has Watkins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trzmiel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trzmiel clinches up against the ropes.
Trzmiel misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trzmiel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Trzmiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trzmiel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Billy Watkins has been cut.
Watkins fails with the takedown
and Trzmiel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trzmiel closes the distance and pushes Watkins back into the ropes.
Trzmiel manages to break the clinch.
Watkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trzmiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watkins with a poor takedown
and Trzmiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trzmiel drops Watkins with a beautiful combination! Watkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trzmiel is looking for the KO!
Watkins is rocked!
Watkins leaves his chin hanging out and Trzmiel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Watkins crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mateusz Trzmiel!
After the big win, Mateusz Trzmiel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stonehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rebel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stonehouse comes to the ring accompanied by Invaders Must Die. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Stonehouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Rebel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebel shoots and misses
and Stonehouse counters with a head kick.
Stonehouse moves in looking to clinch but Rebel pushes him off.
Rebel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonehouse has closed the distance and engaged Rebel in a clinch.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but Rebel blocks with his arms.
Stonehouse looking to throw knees to the head but Rebel is blocking nicely.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Rebel avoids the damage to the body.
Rebel jumps guard but Stonehouse turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Stonehouse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rebel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stonehouse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonehouse trying to land knees to the body.
Stonehouse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rebel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonehouse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonehouse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rebel managing to block the knees to the body from Stonehouse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stonehouse tries a knee to the head but Rebel blocks it.
Stonehouse misses with a knee to the head.
Stonehouse can't find room to land a body shot as Rebel controls the action.
Stonehouse holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Rebel jumps guard but Stonehouse stands there with Rebel around his waist. Rebel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul Stonehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Rebel.
Stonehouse misses with a knee strike.
Rebel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Rebel avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonehouse taking a breather.
Stonehouse gets underhooks to prevent Rebel's takedown attempt.
Rebel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stonehouse connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Rebel has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stonehouse.
Stonehouse lands a nice knee to the body.
Stonehouse misses with a knee strike.
Rebel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonehouse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rebel blocks it with crossed arms.
Rebel jumps guard but Stonehouse stands there with Rebel around his waist. Rebel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stonehouse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rebel up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse trying to land knees to the body.
Stonehouse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stonehouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stonehouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rebel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stonehouse walks away with a smile on his face. Rebel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rebel misses with a takedown
and Stonehouse counters with a straight right hand.
Stonehouse doesn't manage to clinch there - Rebel circles away.
Stonehouse tries to clinch there but Rebel circles away.
Stonehouse tries to clinch but Rebel moves out of range.
Rebel shoots in for a double leg but Stonehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rebel misses with a takedown attempt
and Stonehouse counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebel avoiding damage as Stonehouse throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Stonehouse.
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!
Stonehouse stalling the fight.
Stonehouse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rebel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stonehouse stalling in the clinch.
Stonehouse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rebel.
Stonehouse 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.
Stonehouse throws a punch but it's blocked by Rebel.
Stonehouse looking to throw knees to the head but Rebel is blocking nicely.
Rebel blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stonehouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rebel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rebel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rebel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rebel.
Horrible takedown by Rebel or perhaps it was just good defense by Stonehouse which made him look bad.
Paul Stonehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Rebel.
Rebel with a poor takedown
and Stonehouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stonehouse has Rebel pushed against the ropes.
Rebel tries to pull guard but Stonehouse holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rebel drops back down to his feet.
Rebel is looking for a takedown.
Stonehouse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rebel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stonehouse looking to throw knees to the head but Rebel is blocking nicely.
Paul Stonehouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonehouse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebel tries to pull guard but Stonehouse forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Stonehouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stonehouse tries a knee to the head but Rebel blocks it.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stonehouse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rebel.
Stonehouse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rebel.
Stonehouse'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.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse misses with a knee strike.
Stonehouse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stonehouse pushes off an throws an elbow but Rebel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Rebel avoids the damage to the body.
Stonehouse tries a knee to the head but Rebel blocks it.
Rebel tries to pull guard but Stonehouse holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rebel drops back down to his feet.
Stonehouse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rebel is defending well for now.
Stonehouse landing knees to the head.
Rebel goes for a takedown attempt but Stonehouse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stonehouse wants it to stay on the feet.
Stonehouse moves in looking to clinch but Rebel pushes him off.
Stonehouse closes the distance and pushes Rebel back into the ropes.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rebel jumps guard and drags Stonehouse to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rebel keeping full guard, as Stonehouse tries to pass.
Stonehouse passes into half guard.
Rebel wants to get back to his feet.
Rebel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stonehouse pulls his head out easily.
Rebel actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stonehouse.
Stonehouse moves nicely into side control.
Rebel wants to get back to his feet.
Rebel gets back to half guard.
Rebel wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonehouse is looking for a kimura but Rebel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stonehouse to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rebel trying to hold on to Stonehouse's head to control him but Stonehouse postures up.
Stonehouse frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stonehouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rebel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stonehouse clinches with his opponent.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Rebel avoids the damage to the body.
Rebel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stonehouse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stonehouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rebel can do to turn this around?
Rebel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stonehouse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rebel managing to block the knees to the body from Stonehouse.
Rebel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stonehouse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rebel jumps guard but Stonehouse turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rebel wants a takedown.
Paul Stonehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Rebel.
Stonehouse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rebel's face.
Stonehouse stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebel avoiding damage as Stonehouse throws knees to the body.
Stonehouse stalling against the ropes.
Stonehouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rebel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Rebel avoids the damage to the body.
Rebel tries to pull guard but Stonehouse forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Stonehouse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stonehouse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stonehouse crunches a lovely knee into Rebel's ribcage.
Stonehouse with a knee to the head.
Paul Stonehouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stonehouse just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rebel tries to score a body lock takedown but Stonehouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rebel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rebel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stonehouse just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebel is trying to pull guard but Stonehouse turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rebel can't get the takedown.
Rebel jumps guard but Stonehouse turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Stonehouse slowing the pace effectively.
Stonehouse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rebel's face.
Mark Rebel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse stops a takedown attempt from Rebel.
Rebel is trying to pull guard but Stonehouse has him pressed against the ropes.
Rebel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stonehouse smiles and moves away.
Rebel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stonehouse as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rebel misses with a takedown
and Stonehouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rebel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stonehouse walks away with a smile on his face. Rebel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stonehouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonehouse 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stonehouse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wot Czyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czyzewski has chosen Korn feat. Skrillex - "Get Up" as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, William Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wot Czyzewski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czyzewski scores with a spinning back kick!
Czyzewski lands with a hook. Bonney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
William Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
Czyzewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bonney tries to buck Czyzewski off but Czyzewski is having none of it.
Czyzewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney is trying to control Czyzewski's posture but Czyzewski avoids it.
Bonney sneaks back into half guard.
Czyzewski is looking for a kimura but Bonney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czyzewski to get the leverage.
Bonney wants to get back to full guard.
Czyzewski is trying to control. Bonney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Czyzewski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonney wants to get back to full guard.
Bonney is not content to let Czyzewski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czyzewski prevents Bonney from improving his position.
Czyzewski wants to get back to his feet.
Bonney is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonney is staying active underneath Czyzewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Czyzewski on the ground.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wot Czyzewski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Czyzewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bonney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czyzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czyzewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonney is trying to control the position but Czyzewski postures up.
Czyzewski trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom.
Bonney managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Czyzewski misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Czyzewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Czyzewski lands the left hand.
Czyzewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Czyzewski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Czyzewski.
Czyzewski winds up and cracks Bonney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czyzewski trying to control the action but Bonney is working from the bottom.
Bonney is looking to improve his position.
Bonney is trying to maintain the position but Czyzewski is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Czyzewski in particular looking to stall.
Bonney is looking to control Czyzewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonney avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because William Bonney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bonney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Czyzewski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bonney is trying to keep an underhook but Czyzewski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney trying to control but Czyzewski postures up.
Czyzewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bonney is trying to stand.
Czyzewski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Czyzewski trying to control the action but Bonney is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney is trying to get back to full guard.
Czyzewski works his way into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Czyzewski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bonney has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bonney!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wot Czyzewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Czyzewski tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like William Bonney has been cut.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Czyzewski.
Czyzewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Czyzewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Czyzewski lands a big shot that drops Bonney! Can he finish him?
Bonney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czyzewski distracts Bonney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Bonney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Czyzewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bonney keeping moving, preventing Czyzewski from controlling successfully.
Bonney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Czyzewski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Czyzewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Czyzewski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czyzewski working the ground and pound from side control.
Czyzewski is working to tighten is grip on Bonney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bonney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Czyzewski is really squeezing tight and eventually Bonney passes out! Czyzewski breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wot Czyzewski!
Wot Czyzewski looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dla wszystkich, którzy wierzą! Dzięki kurwa !!!
DXM TEAM FOR THE WIN ! Pamiętajcie chuje!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa comes to the ring accompanied by Highway to Hell (AC/DC). On his way into the ring it seems that Foti Vasa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Foti Vasa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 17 - 0 |
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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasa blocks a head kick by Doe.
Vasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasa but Vasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Doe. Those never looked like landing.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasa.
Vasa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa with the ground and pound but Doe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vasa won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Vasa throwing strikes from guard but Doe blocks nicely.
Doe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasa is controlling him.
Vasa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasa won't allow Doe to get back to his feet.
Doe controlling the position.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasa is controlling him.
Vasa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasa.
Vasa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe is trying to keep Vasa in close.
Vasa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasa has Doe in his guard.
Vasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasa keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Vasa has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doe defends well.
Doe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasa's guard.
Doe wants to stand up but Vasa is controlling the position.
Vasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasa pushes Doe off and gets back to his feet.
Vasa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa shoots in and bounces Doe off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Vasa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doe looking to control.
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!
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe controls Vasa momentarily but Vasa frees himself.
Doe wants to stand but Vasa is controlling the position.
Doe is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa working some strikes from top position.
Doe wants to get back to his feet but Vasa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that round.
That's time! Vasa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doe scores with a head kick.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Vasa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doe is trying to defend but Vasa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
Doe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foti Vasa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doe wants to control but Vasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doe is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Vasa working the head and body with strikes.
Vasa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vasa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vasa slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Vasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doe tries to kick Vasa off but Vasa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vasa working Doe over with strikes.
Doe is trying to stand up here but Vasa is controlling him well.
Vasa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasa working Doe over with strikes.
Vasa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Vasa is controlling him
Doe is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vasa working the head and body with strikes.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Vasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Vasa is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vasa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to control Vasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Vasa prevents Doe from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Vasa.
Vasa working the head and body with strikes.
Vasa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vasa prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Vasa connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Doe gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasa looking to pass the guard.
Doe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasa is controlling him.
Doe has Vasa pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doe looking to control.
Vasa 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.
Foti Vasa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doe to the ground. Vasa is now in Doe's guard.
Doe looking to control.
Vasa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasa landing with the ground and pound.
Vasa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe looking to control.
Vasa passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Doe is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasa thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vasa.
Doe wants to improve his position but Vasa is controlling well.
Vasa thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Vasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Vasa is proving a slippery customer.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vasa regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasa.
Vasa actively working from the bottom here.
Doe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa actively working from the bottom here.
Vasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doe.
Vasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doe's back!
Foti Vasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasa lands punches and elbows.
Doe can't escape the position.
Vasa is punishing Doe with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vasa gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Doe fending off the submission attempt from Vasa.
Vasa tightening his grip on Doe, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Vasa manages to miss with strikes from the back.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe trying to control the hands but Vasa won't let him.
Doe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vasa gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foti Vasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasa, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foti Vasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison has chosen Nowhere to run as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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28
201 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Good knees
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davison swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Davison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davison misses the jab.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Davison's side.
Davison misses with a straight right.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Davison looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Davison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davison.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua working Davison over with knees to the body.
Davison looks gassed!
Davison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison jumps guard but Rua stands there with Davison around his waist. Davison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Davison.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Davison blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Davison blocks with his arms.
Rua is pressed up against the ropes. Davison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davison's face.
Davison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Davison is blocking nicely.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Davison wants a takedown.
Davison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Davison pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rua is looking to stand up but Davison won't let him.
Davison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Davison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Davison wants a takedown.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Davison blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davison's face.
Davison fails to pull guard.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.
Davison has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davison's guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davison pushes a forearm under Rua's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Davison!
Joe Davison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jp Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Icarus by Hopesfall. Jp Benn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timur Orlan's chin.
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jp Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlan throws a low kick but Benn moves out of range easily.
Benn moves out of range of the body kick from Orlan.
Benn looks to land a left hand but Orlan moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Orlan.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Orlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jp Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Benn - just one landing.
Benn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Timur Orlan has been cut.
Orlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn lands with a big right hook that stumbles Orlan - he's out on his feet here! Benn follows up with another monster hook that separates Orlan from consciousness! Orlan falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Benn stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jp Benn!
Jp Benn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Weed Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Leon. Hopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Leon but De Leon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Leon throws a body kick that misses.
Hopper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Leon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopper doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopper tries for a takedown but De Leon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Leon's waist but De Leon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopper off to one side.
Marvin De Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
De Leon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopper.
De Leon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Weed Hopper has been cut.
A cross from De Leon lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopper avoids the body shot from De Leon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopper is defended easily by De Leon.
De Leon clobbers Hopper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Leon leaves Hopper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from De Leon.
Hopper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Leon scores with a nice right hand.
De Leon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopper wants to control from the top but De Leon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Leon working a defensive guard here.
Hopper wants to control from the top but De Leon keeps moving.
Hopper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Leon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hopper has De Leon in his guard.
De Leon wants to stand but Hopper is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopper throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Leon uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hopper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Leon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopper manages to avoid it.
De Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Leon scores with a shot to the body.
De Leon scores with a punch to the head.
De Leon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopper tries for a takedown but De Leon circles away easily
and De Leon counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper slips a jab and a cross from De Leon.
A shot to the body from De Leon misses
and Hopper counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Leon won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper working away.
Hopper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Leon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hopper's guard! Nice work there by De Leon!
De Leon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Leon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Leon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Leon is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin De Leon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weed Hopper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Leon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Leon leaves Hopper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt
and De Leon counters with a series of strikes. Hopper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Leon sprawls well initially but Hopper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hopper is working for a kimura but De Leon is defending it quite comfortably.
De Leon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Leon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopper's back!
De Leon is hanging on to Hopper's back as he tries to escape.
De Leon controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hopper right now.
Hopper staying busy and making it hard for De Leon to control.
Hopper is in bad spot here.
Hopper breaks De Leon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Leon dives on top into guard.
De Leon passes Hopper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon wants to pass the guard but Hopper is defending well.
De Leon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hopper is not content to let De Leon control the position.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Leon controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marvin De Leon.
De Leon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marvin De Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
Hopper shoots in but De Leon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marvin De Leon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Leon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Leon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Leon throws a head kick but Hopper moves out of range.
De Leon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marvin De Leon is winning the standup battle so far.
De Leon works over Hopper's head and body with a nice combination.
Hopper walks into a straight right hand from De Leon.
Marvin De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from De Leon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Leon defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from De Leon misses.
De Leon throws a jab when Hopper was well out of range.
De Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopper manages to avoid it.
De Leon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from De Leon.
De Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Leon throws an overhand right that lands on Hopper's shoulder, as Hopper tries to avoid the shot.
De Leon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopper has his takedown stuffed
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin De Leon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Weed Hopper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Leon as he jumps to the side.
De Leon looks to land a combination but Hopper avoids it well.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt.
Marvin De Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
Hopper misses with a takedown
and De Leon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Leon lands a jab to the nose.
Hopper with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Leon counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon works Hopper's body with a nice hook.
Hopper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopper dodges the punch combination from De Leon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Leon thows a body shot but no joy.
De Leon scores with a head kick.
Hopper tries to move into range but De Leon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Leon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Leon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopper shoots in looking for a takedown but De Leon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from De Leon.
De Leon scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopper shoots in for a double leg but De Leon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Leon misses with a low kick as Hopper jumps back.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt
and De Leon counters with a two punch combo.
Marvin De Leon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by De Leon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Leon tries to bum rush Hopper with a series of wild strikes but Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopper tries for a takedown but De Leon circles away easily
and De Leon counters with a two punch combo.
That has opened up Weed Hopper's cut even more.
De Leon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Leon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopper momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leon throws a low kick but Hopper moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopper is defended easily by De Leon.
De Leon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Leon misses with a low kick as Hopper jumps back.
De Leon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Leon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopper.
De Leon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopper can do to turn this around?
De Leon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Leon lands with a nice body punch.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Leon but De Leon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weed Hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Leon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopper tries for a takedown but De Leon circles away easily
and De Leon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopper thinking.
Marvin De Leon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Leon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopper has his takedown stuffed
and De Leon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin De Leon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Leon, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin De Leon!
After the big win, Marvin De Leon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose De Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
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 Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
De Souza scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Souza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De Souza looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
De Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by De Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Souza is controlling him well.
De Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
De Souza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Souza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
De Souza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
De Souza scoring with punches from side control.
De Souza working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith regains half guard, as De Souza was trying to land strikes.
De Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is looking to escape.
De Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith pushes De Souza off but De Souza dives into side control.
De Souza decides to stand back up.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
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 Jose De Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jose De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a hook.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Jab from Smith.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a series of strikes that have De Souza backpedaling.
De Souza is rocked!
Smith throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sam Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith cracks De Souza with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Smith!
After the fight, Sam Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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pop
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