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Bloody Hell XLIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Churcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira comes into the arena with Crookers - We are Prostitutes blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Churcher!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Churcher there.
Churcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Churcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Churcher jabs Moreira right on the nose. Moreira blinks but takes it well.
Churcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Churcher sprawls well. Churcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Churcher finds it's way through Moreira's defenses.
Churcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Churcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moreira.
Churcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreira. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Churcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moreira will feel that in the morning.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Churcher throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Mason Churcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moreira eats them both and turns towards Churcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Churcher connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Churcher misses.
Moreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Churcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreira somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Churcher. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Churcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Churcher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moreira under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churcher clobbers Moreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Churcher is fending him off so far but Moreira persists. Nope, Churcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moreira fails with the takedown.
Churcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Churcher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Churcher pinned against the cage. Churcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Churcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Churcher throws a combination. Moreira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Churcher but Churcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Churcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Churcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Churcher looks to land a combination. Moreira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Churcher scores with a hook.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Churcher works Moreira's body with a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moreira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moreira shoots in but Churcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Churcher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Churcher stuffs the takedown.
Churcher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreira walks into a left hand.
Churcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Churcher.
Churcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Churcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moreira.
Moreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churcher throws out the jab.
Moreira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Churcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churcher as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churcher lands a body shot.
Churcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churcher throws a right and a left that Moreira avoids nicely.
Churcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason Churcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moreira eats them both and turns towards Churcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Churcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Churcher, as that shot connected.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churcher as he jumps to the side.
Churcher clobbers Moreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason Churcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Churcher as he avoids it easily.
Churcher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Churcher scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Churcher. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Moreira has his takedown stuffed
and Churcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Churcher defends it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moreira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Churcher throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Churcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Churcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but Churcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Churcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Churcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churcher lands with a hook. Moreira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moreira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Churcher swinging wildly here.
Churcher cracks Moreira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moreira takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Churcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Churcher thuds his right hand into Moreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but Churcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Churcher connects with a jab.
Moreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Churcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Churcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.
Churcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moreira's sensitive parts.
Churcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Moreira takes one to the side of the head.
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churcher connects with a jab.
Donk. Churcher catches Moreira right on the button with a cross.
Churcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Churcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Moreira's head.
Churcher thuds his right hand into Moreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Churcher is fending him off so far but Moreira persists. Nope, Churcher circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Churcher finds it's way through Moreira's defenses.
Nice jab there from Churcher.
Churcher delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira shoots and misses
and Churcher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Churcher.
Churcher lands with a shot to the body.
Churcher scores with a nice strike.
Churcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moreira. Moreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well,Moreira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Churcher, as that shot connected.
Miguel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churcher misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Churcher.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreira fails to land the takedown.
Churcher jabs Moreira right on the nose. Moreira blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Churcher both land. Nice combination.
Churcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moreira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Churcher lands a jab.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miguel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Churcher misses with the combination.
Mason Churcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Churcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Churcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Churcher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mason Churcher!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mason Churcher!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mason Churcher!
Mason Churcher wins by unanimous decision!
Mason Churcher took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Nir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nir defends it well.
James Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James Da Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nir tries to roll over but James Da Silva keeps him under control.
James Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Nir is working away.
James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nir has managed to free his arm - good work.
James Da Silva prevents Nir from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James Da Silva trying to control the action but Nir is working from the bottom.
James Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Nir frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Nir is trying to escape the mount.
James Da Silva goes for an armbar but Nir turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nir.
James Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nir is aware though and is defending well.
James Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nir wants to control from the top but James Da Silva keeps moving.
Nir got a little sloppy there for a moment and James Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nir has managed to get both his arms back between James Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Nir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Nir from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nir defends it easily.
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.
Nir got a little sloppy there for a moment and James Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nir has managed to get both his arms back between James Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
James Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nir defends it easily.
Nir passes James Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Nir trying to control from half guard but James Da Silva is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James Da Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nir tries to advance to mount but James Da Silva denies him.
James Da Silva is trying to control Nir's posture but Nir avoids it.
James Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
James Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James Da Silva wants to control but Nir is keeping busy.
Nir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Nir eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nir pulls his head out easily.
James Da Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nir. Oh but James Da Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nir goes limp - he's gone! James Da Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zufall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rammstein - Sonne. Rainer Zufall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Black!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zufall dodges the punch combination from Black.
Zufall misses with a low kick as Black jumps back.
Zufall misses the shot to the body.
Zufall looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black swinging wildly here.
Zufall shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black avoids the body shot from Zufall.
Zufall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black staying out of range there.
Zufall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Zufall throws a head kick that misses.
Black misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black misses with a double jab
and Zufall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zufall thows a body kick. Black tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zufall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zufall moves into the clinch.
Zufall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black blocking some punches.
Black tries a body shot but Zufall blocks it.
Zufall working Black over with knees to the body.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Zufall won't allow it.
Zufall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zufall lands a damaging elbow.
Zufall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zufall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Karl Black has been cut.
Zufall digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Zufall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zufall as the two fighters clinch.
Zufall lands a nice uppercut.
Zufall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall is trying to trip Black. He has hold of a leg but Black is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zufall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zufall chips away with some ground and pound.
Zufall landing with the ground and pound.
Zufall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zufall wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zufall lands a couple of elbows.
Zufall postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow.
Zufall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black wants to stand and escape but Zufall is having none of it.
Zufall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zufall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zufall 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.
Zufall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black is rocked!
Zufall works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Zufall finish him?
Zufall postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Black covers up, he's hurt! Zufall keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zufall and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zufall can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainer Zufall!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rainer Zufall thanked Hilo Nutrition Laundry 95 % for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whos Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Southerland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Southerland has chosen Dirty Magic - The Offspring as his entrance music. Jimmy Southerland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Whos Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Southerland!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southerland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy sneaks back into half guard.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Southerland is taking a breather. Guy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Southerland pulls his head out easily.
Southerland is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Southerland to get the leverage.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Southerland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southerland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Southerland is trying to work for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Still in half guard, Southerland seems content to control.
Southerland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Southerland slows the pace down in half guard.
Southerland works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southerland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guy can't escape the position.
Southerland stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Southerland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guy has momentary wrist control but Southerland slips an elbow through the middle.
Southerland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Southerland has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Southerland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Southerland stands up from Guy's guard - Southerland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guy shoots and misses
and Southerland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southerland just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Guy is trying to drag Southerland to the mat but Southerland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whos Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southerland jumps into guard, dragging Guy to the mat.
Southerland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Southerland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard.
Southerland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Southerland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Southerland moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southerland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southerland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Southerland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southerland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Southerland trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Southerland is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Southerland distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Southerland content to stall in guard here.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Southerland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Southerland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Southerland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Southerland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Southerland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Southerland defends easily.
Southerland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guy, up you get!
Guy misses with a takedown
and Southerland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Southerland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Southerland pulls his head out easily.
Southerland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Southerland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Southerland cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Southerland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Southerland controlling from the full mount.
Southerland punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guy is trying to escape the mount.
Southerland looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Southerland moves to take his opponent's back.
Southerland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guy doesn't escape.
Guy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Southerland looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Guy taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Southerland!
After the big win, Jimmy Southerland made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
213 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeda wants to get back to striking at distance but Trinckelton won't allow it.
Takeda is trying to break the clinch but Trinckelton is controlling him.
Takeda breaks from the clinch.
Trinckelton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda slips a straight right by Trinckelton.
No joy there for Trinckelton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trinckelton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trinckelton throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trinckelton circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trinckelton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Takeda counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Trinckelton misses.
A punch combination from Trinckelton misses.
Trinckelton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Trinckelton swings widly with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a one-two to the body.
Trinckelton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trinckelton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trinckelton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes one to the side of the head.
Trinckelton tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony Trinckelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trinckelton slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
Takeda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trinckelton, as that shot connected.
Takeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda scores with a jab. Trinckelton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Trinckelton. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
A big left from Trinckelton misses.
A head kick misses from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton feints and then cracks Takeda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeda down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trinckelton throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Trinckelton throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Takeda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trinckelton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda wants to clinch.
Trinckelton throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Trinckelton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trinckelton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trinckelton closes the distance and pushes Takeda back into the cage.
Takeda working hard to break the clinch.
Takeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trinckelton breaks from the clinch.
Trinckelton scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Jin Takeda's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trinckelton dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a wild combination.
Trinckelton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Trinckelton misses.
A low kick from Trinckelton misses
and Takeda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trinckelton connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a combination that misses
and Trinckelton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trinckelton tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trinckelton drops Takeda with a beautiful combination! Takeda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trinckelton is looking for the KO!
Takeda is rocked!
Trinckelton wobbles Takeda with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Trinckelton dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Takeda to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Trinckelton!
Tony Trinckelton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by X gonna give it to ya - DMX. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
212 lbs
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220 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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters by moving into the clinch.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power misses with some punches.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
A short left from Power.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power avoiding damage as Fredriksson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Power looking to slow down the pace here.
Power blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Power wants to stall.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into Power's guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Fredriksson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fredriksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fredriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Fredriksson lands a couple of elbows.
Power keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson stands and throws Power's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Power defending against the ground and pound.
Fredriksson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fredriksson is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control.
Power is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fredriksson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredriksson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Power taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fredriksson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Power is rocked!
Thomas Power's cut is getting worse.
Power really wants to buck Fredriksson off and get back to his feet.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Fredriksson loads up with a big shot that hurts Power! He's pulled Fredriksson in close but Fredriksson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Power survive? More strikes from Fredriksson and Power is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Odin Fredriksson!
Odin Fredriksson very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn has chosen Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
158 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad tries a head kick but it misses.
Cozad wants to clinch up but Wynn keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Wynn misses the target.
The fighters circling - Wynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wynn throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Willie Wynn has been cut.
Wynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cozad lands a slapping body shot.
Wynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad darts in trying to clinch
and Wynn counters with a three punch combo that has Cozad backing up. Cozad nods at Wynn to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wynn.
Cozad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cozad prevents Wynn from escaping the position.
Cozad trying to control the position but Wynn is working away.
Cozad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Wynn in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wynn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cozad.
Wynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cozad can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cozad won't allow it.
Wynn breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wynn.
Cozad takes the fight into the clinch.
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wynn has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Cozad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wynn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wynn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad has hold of one of Wynn's legs. Wynn is fighting the takedown attempt but Cozad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cozad looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Wynn had control of the position.
Wynn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cozad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.
Wynn looks to land a combination but Cozad avoids it well.
Cozad tries to clinch but Wynn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wynn to the ground. Cozad is now in Wynn's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wynn keeping full guard, as Cozad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad gets to his feet. Wynn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Wynn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wynn misses with a combination
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Wynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad scores with a decent looking hook.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wynn tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Wynn misses.
A combination from Wynn does no damage.
Cozad wants to clinch.
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn misses with a two punch combination.
Wynn throws a combination that misses
and Cozad counters with a nice uppercut.
Wynn misses the jab.
Wynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Wynn is breathing heavily.
Cozad gets a double leg takedown into Wynn's guard.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn kicks Cozad off and gets to his feet.
Cozad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wynn backs up against the cage.
Wynn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wynn sprawling to the canvas! Wynn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
Wynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
Wynn tries to keep at a distance but Cozad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cozad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wynn can't fight it off and eventually Cozad manages to take the fight to the floor. Wynn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cozad landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cozad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Connor Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad prevents Wynn from getting back to his feet.
Cozad gets to his feet - Wynn follows without any prompting.
Wynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cozad counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wynn has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connor Cozad!
After the big win, Connor Cozad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
204 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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222 lbs
20 - 22 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bratts misses with a body kick.
Bratts dives in and grabs Textmark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Textmark pushes down on Bratts's head and hops out.
Bratts tries to clinch up.
Textmark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Textmark digs a good hook to Bratts's body.
Textmark drives through and clinches with Bratts against the cage.
Bratts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Textmark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jack Bratts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratts wants to land a leg kick but Textmark is out of range.
Bratts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Textmark's hands.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bratts blocks a leg kick.
Bratts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bratts misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Textmark misses the target.
Bratts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bratts throws a leg kick
and Textmark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Textmark throws a poor cross that misses
and Bratts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratts throws a body punch but Textmark moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Textmark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bratts. Bratts obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts.
Textmark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bratts's head backwards.
Bratts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bratts. Those never looked like landing.
Textmark throws the left hand but Bratts avoids the punch easily.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bratts sprawls well. Bratts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Textmark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bratts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Textmark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Textmark fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratts throws a right hand that Textmark ducks under and follows up with a left that Textmark also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bratts loads up on a big right hand but Textmark slips the punch.
Textmark connects with a body shot that sends Bratts's belly button to the back.
Textmark misses with an uppercut.
Bratts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Textmark is out of range.
Bratts looks for a takedown but Textmark sprawls well.
Textmark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratts swivels and escapes.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark throws a hook but Bratts avoids it easily.
Bratts throws a series of punches but Textmark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bratts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Textmark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Textmark looks to land a right hand but Bratts moved out of range.
Bratts takes a swing at Textmark's ribcage but misses.
Textmark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bratts lands a two punch combo.
Textmark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bratts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratts misses with a double jab
and Textmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts connects with a solid leg kick.
Bratts closes the distance and pushes Textmark back into the cage.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Textmark dodges the punch combination from Bratts.
Bratts misses with a head kick.
Bratts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Textmark prevents a body shot from Bratts.
Bratts is trying to maintain a safe position but Textmark gets an underhook and turns Bratts into the cage.
Bratts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Textmark prevents Bratts from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bratts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Textmark avoids it.
Bratts is pressed up against the cage. Textmark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bratts down to the mat. Bratts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Textmark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark tries to clinch but Bratts moves out of range.
Bratts tries a head kick but it misses.
Textmark feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bratts sprawling to the canvas! Bratts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Textmark finish him?!
Bratts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bratts enables Textmark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bratts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark stands up from Bratts's guard - Textmark perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Bratts.
Textmark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratts swivels and escapes.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
Bratts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Textmark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bratts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bratts swings for the body but Textmark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark slips under a jab.
Bratts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bratts blocks a jab.
Bratts needs to keep his hands up - Textmark had a free shot at his head there.
Textmark tries to clinch but Bratts moves away
and Bratts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratts just misses with a punch 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!
Bratts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Textmark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Textmark lands in his opponent's guard.
Textmark wants to stand and escape but instead Bratts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Textmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratts.
Bratts trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Textmark wants to control but Bratts passes easily into half guard.
Bratts seems to be looking for submissions.
Bratts is looking to stall here but Textmark recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Textmark is keeping the position for now.
Bratts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Textmark's guard.
Textmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bratts.
Textmark actively working from the bottom here.
Textmark connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Textmark is looking for a sweep. Bratts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Textmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bratts works his way into side control.
Bratts working the ground and pound but Textmark is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Textmark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bratts happy to just control the position for now.
Textmark struggling a bit here.
Textmark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bratts is staying active.
Bratts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Textmark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Textmark is trying to control Bratts's posture but Bratts avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts is looking to take a break and control but Textmark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Textmark gets back to half guard.
Textmark is trying to stand.
Bratts throwing shots but Textmark is blocking nicely.
Textmark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bratts is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bratts passes to side control.
Textmark is looking for a sweep.
Textmark regains half guard.
Bratts working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark wants to control but Bratts passes into side.
Textmark struggling a bit here.
Bratts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Textmark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Textmark struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark looking for a sweep but Bratts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark working to try and regain half guard.
Textmark is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Bratts.
I think Textmark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Justin Textmark wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justin Textmark made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz gets a takedown into half guard.
Wuzz is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Wuzz is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wuzz was thinking about the submission.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wuzz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes seems keen to control Wuzz's posture.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wuzz throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
Wuzz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Wuzz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Wuzz scoring with some ground and pound.
Wuzz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wuzz's guard. Nice move by Barnes!
Barnes tries to stand but Wuzz is controlling from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Wuzz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wuzz has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Wuzz!
Andy Wuzz is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Andy Wuzz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bushido Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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