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VERSUS - Thursday Thunder XVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars And a Sun by Francis M.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parinias was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitehead.
Whitehead scores with a kick to the body.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Whitehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parinias is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Whitehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parinias was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitehead.
Parinias misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryan Parinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehead throws a sloppy head kick and Parinias moves out of range easily.
Whitehead scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Whitehead connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Whitehead jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Parinias is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Parinias and Whitehead has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Whitehead misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Whitehead tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Whitehead tries for a kimura but Parinias is defending well.
Whitehead working the ground and pound but Parinias is defending the strikes.
Whitehead looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parinias is avoiding damage well.
Parinias is trying to buck Whitehead off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whitehead looks up at the clock and then as Parinias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Whitehead smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Whitehead working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Whitehead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whitehead throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehead throws a strike aimed at the side of Parinias's head but Parinias avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Parinias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Whitehead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parinias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parinias is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Whitehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Parinias is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parinias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Whitehead.
Parinias wants to get back to his feet.
Whitehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parinias keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitehead working the strikes but Parinias uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Whitehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Whitehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parinias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
Parinias is looking for submissions but instead, Whitehead has regained full guard.
Whitehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parinias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parinias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead looking for a guillotine here but Parinias defends easily.
Whitehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parinias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias is looking to stand up but Whitehead won't let him.
Whitehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parinias is aware though and is defending well.
Parinias wanted to stand there but Whitehead had control of the position.
Whitehead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parinias is looking to stand up but Whitehead won't let him.
Parinias looking to pass the guard.
Craig Whitehead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parinias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Whitehead, up you get!
Parinias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parinias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Craig Whitehead has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitehead throws a head kick that misses.
Parinias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitehead is breathing heavily.
Parinias wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitehead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parinias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitehead defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead trying to control from the bottom.
Whitehead gets back to full guard.
Parinias is looking to stand up but Whitehead won't let him.
Parinias stands and steps away. Whitehead gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Whitehead wants to clinch.
Whitehead throws the left hand but Parinias avoids the punch easily.
Parinias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitehead quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead looking for submissions off his back.
Parinias seems to be looking for submissions.
Whitehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Parinias.
It looks like Parinias is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parinias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Parinias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Whitehead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitehead enables Parinias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitehead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parinias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parinias defends it easily.
Whitehead is working an open guard so Parinias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parinias drives through with a takedown into Whitehead's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parinias stands and steps away. Whitehead gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parinias walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias drives through with a takedown into Whitehead's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parinias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whitehead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whitehead has escaped and now he's on top!
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Parinias is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitehead throwing strikes from guard but Parinias blocks nicely.
Whitehead cracks Parinias with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead postures up in Parinias's guard and throws a big left but Parinias blocks it.
Whitehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parinias keeping full guard, as Whitehead tries to pass.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Parinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehead won't allow Parinias to get back to his feet.
Whitehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitehead is controlling him.
Parinias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitehead pushes down on Parinias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitehead thows a huge punch but Parinias dodges it nicely.
Whitehead scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whitehead is looking for a kimura here.
Parinias pushes Whitehead off looking to stand but Whitehead dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Parinias's thigh. Parinias counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Whitehead stands up over Parinias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead throws an elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitehead's guard. Nice move by Parinias!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parinias wants to stand but Whitehead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Bryan Parinias.
Well Parinias 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Parinias!
Bryan Parinias took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cleaver's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies. 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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286 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Clarke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cleaver back to the cage. Clarke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Clarke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Cleaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarke tries to bum rush Cleaver with a series of wild strikes but Cleaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleaver.
Cleaver throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Cleaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Cleaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleaver lands a left and a right that send Clarke crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleaver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clarke is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Clarke has been cut.
A big right from Cleaver misses.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with the combination.
Cleaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Clarke seems to have got his legs back now.
Bobby Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver swinging wildly here.
Clarke misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Cleaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely.
Clarke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cleaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clarke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarke misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Cleaver.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Cleaver avoids nicely.
Cleaver misses with a straight left.
Cleaver throws a jab when Clarke was well out of range.
Cleaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clarke throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Cleaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cleaver misses with a wild combination.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Clarke swinging wildly here.
Cleaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarke but Clarke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cleaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleaver looks gassed!
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cleaver.
Bobby Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut.
Cleaver slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Nice takedown defense from Clarke. No joy for Cleaver on that attempt.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleaver shoots in for a double leg but Clarke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clarke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bobby Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
Cleaver misses with a wild combination.
Cleaver slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleaver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Cleaver. Those never looked like landing.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Clarke misses with a combination
and Cleaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleaver.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Cleaver avoids nicely.
Cleaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleaver cracks Clarke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleaver 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.
Cleaver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleaver.
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cleaver dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Cleaver.
Cleaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randall Cleaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Cleaver misses its intended target.
Clarke looks to land a combination. Cleaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Cleaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Cleaver misses.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Cleaver avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut. Clarke saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Cleaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Cleaver misses with a wild combination.
Clarke throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a double jab.
Cleaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cleaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleaver drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Clarke right on the button. Clarke goes down! Cleaver follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cleaver gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Cleaver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Da Guia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathanial Hornblower's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Da Guia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathanial Hornblower!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hornblower or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Guia which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.
Hornblower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Guia sprawls well. Da Guia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hornblower gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hornblower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.
Da Guia closes the distance and clinches.
Da Guia prevents Hornblower from breaking the clinch.
Hornblower has picked Da Guia up - he's going for a ride! Hornblower dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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.
Da Guia tries to roll over but Hornblower keeps him under control.
Da Guia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornblower on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Guia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hornblower.
Da Guia wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Da Guia looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is trying to control. Da Guia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Guia tries to kick Hornblower off but Hornblower keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hornblower is working for a submission of some sort.
Da Guia tries to get to full guard but Hornblower has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is trying to work for a kimura but Da Guia is defending well.
Da Guia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Guia tries to get out of the position.
Hornblower looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Da Guia is defending against the submission attempts here by Hornblower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is working for a kimura but Da Guia is defending it quite comfortably.
Hornblower is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Guia is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Hornblower dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hornblower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlos Da Guia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Guia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hornblower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Guia is fending him off so far but Hornblower persists. Nope, Da Guia circles away and we're back to standing.
Hornblower fails with the takedown.
Da Guia moves in looking to clinch but Hornblower pushes him off.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hornblower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hornblower fails with the takedown.
Carlos Da Guia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathanial Hornblower.
Da Guia wants to clinch
and Hornblower counters with a shoot takedown. Da Guia fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Guia is adopting a defensive guard.
Hornblower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Guia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Guia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Guia has momentary wrist control but Hornblower slips an elbow through the middle.
Hornblower wants to control from the top but Da Guia keeps moving.
Hornblower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Guia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Guia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Guia!
Hornblower is looking to regain half guard here but Da Guia keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Da Guia tries to get to his feet but Hornblower is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Da Guia in his guard.
Hornblower looking for a guillotine here but Da Guia defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Guia tries to stand but Hornblower is controlling from the bottom.
Hornblower is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Guia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hornblower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Guia has managed to get both his arms back between Hornblower's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hornblower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Guia has managed to get both his arms back between Hornblower's legs - danger averted.
Hornblower being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Guia won't allow Hornblower to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Guia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Hornblower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hornblower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Hornblower moves out of range.
Hornblower gets the takedown into side control.
Hornblower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hornblower tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hornblower tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hornblower asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hornblower is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Da Guia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hornblower is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Guia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hornblower's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hornblower has hold of Da Guia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Da Guia seems comfortable defending it but Hornblower has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Da Guia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Da Guia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hornblower couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathanial Hornblower!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krook kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Courage. Igali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Firestarter - The Prodigy. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kalle Krook has been cut.
Krook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Igali's guard.
Krook postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igali might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krook kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Igali seems keen to control Krook's posture.
Krook throws a strike but Igali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Igali postures up.
Krook managing to control the position.
Igali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Igali working some strikes from top position.
Igali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krook is keeping the position for now.
Igali throws an elbow that misses. Krook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Igali's guard. Nice move by Krook!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook trying to control but Igali is working from the bottom.
Igali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igali is pulling down on Krook's head to control his posture.
Krook tries to free his leg and advance position but Igali is retaining full guard.
Krook preventing the sweep.
Igali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krook defends it easily.
Igali seems keen to control Krook's posture.
Krook distracts Igali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Igali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krook defends it easily.
Krook is looking to work some ground and pound but Igali has wrist control.
Krook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Igali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krook stopping the sweep attempt from Igali.
Krook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igali is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Igali's head.
Krook throws a big elbow that misses.
Igali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krook lands a couple of digs.
Krook 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook trying to control but Igali is working from the bottom.
Krook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Igali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krook wants to control from the top but Igali keeps moving.
Igali working a defensive guard here.
Krook wants to control from the top but Igali keeps moving.
Igali is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Igali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krook cracks Igali with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook is in close to Igali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krook is looking to work some ground and pound but Igali has wrist control.
Igali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krook is aware though and is defending well.
Igali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krook trying to control the position from guard on top but Igali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krook manages to get himself to full guard.
Igali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Igali trying to control but Krook is working from the bottom.
Krook controlling the position.
Igali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krook manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Igali has Krook in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Igali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Krook's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Igali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Krook.
Krook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krook throws out a leg kick but Igali moves out of range and Krook only half commits.
Krook lands with a good body shot.
Igali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igali misses with a takedown attempt
and Krook counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igali under the eye.
It looks like Christian Igali has been cut.
Igali is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Igali is rocked!
Krook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Igali's calf.
Igali is still on wobbly legs! Can Krook finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Igali is holding his hands too far apart here. Krook throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Igali is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Krook!
Kalle Krook managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Decampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt has chosen State of the Union by Rise Against as his entrance music. John Galt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Decampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Galt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decampo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galt throws a head kick that misses.
Decampo throws out a loose jab but Galt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Decampo. Galt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Decampo misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Galt misses
and Decampo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decampo.
Decampo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decampo defending well as Galt loads up on a big left hand.
Decampo checks a leg kick nicely.
Galt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decampo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decampo connects with a looping right hand.
Galt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decampo throws a looping overhand right but Galt ducks down to avoid it.
Galt misses with an uppercut. Decampo saw that one coming.
Decampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galt moves out of range as Decampo strikes.
Decampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Decampo thinking.
Galt moves away from the strike by Decampo.
Galt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Galt. Those never looked like landing.
Decampo lands with a hook. Galt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galt thuds his right hand into Decampo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decampo connects with a solid leg kick.
Galt scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Decampo misses with a hook
and Galt counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch.
Galt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decampo.
Raul Decampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galt counters with a head kick that wobbles Decampo - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Galt sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Galt!
John Galt very nearly forgot to thank [GTI] Divine Clothing (FREE SPONSORS FOR NOOBS) 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meredith comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meredith lands with a straight right. Hopkins didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meredith is out of range.
Justin Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Meredith's leg. Meredith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meredith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meredith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hopkins showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hopkins prevents Meredith from improving his position.
Hopkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meredith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meredith manages to get to full guard.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Meredith.
Hopkins trying to control but Meredith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meredith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins distracts Meredith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meredith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meredith controls Hopkins momentarily but Hopkins frees himself.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Meredith is keeping the position.
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith is looking to improve his position.
Meredith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Meredith is working from the bottom.
Meredith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
Hopkins tries to roll but Meredith sticks to his back.
Meredith is cranking Hopkins's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hopkins! He's tightened the choke and Hopkins is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Meredith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fairbain's choice of entrance music: Remember my name. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mega Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Schim Fairbain!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbain throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbain.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairbain misses with a combination
and Fredriksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairbain's head.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairbain keeps working.
Fredriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fairbain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fairbain has hold of Fredriksson's hands but Fredriksson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairbain pushes Fredriksson off looking to stand but Fredriksson dives back in and keeps control.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fairbain trying to control from the bottom.
Fredriksson stalling.
Fairbain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredriksson misses with a head shot. Fairbain uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fairbain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fredriksson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fairbain is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing strikes from guard but Fairbain blocks nicely.
Fairbain looking to control.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson stays in close to Fairbain's body and controls the position.
Fairbain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson stops Fairbain from standing up.
Fairbain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairbain's head.
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 throws an elbow that misses. Fairbain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fredriksson's guard. Nice move by Fairbain!
Fredriksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairbain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairbain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fairbain stands up from Fredriksson's guard - Fairbain perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain misses with a double jab
and Fredriksson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbain is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson throws a strike but Fairbain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Fairbain from controlling successfully.
Fairbain wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredriksson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairbain backwards.
Fredriksson tries a body shot but Fairbain blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Fairbain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredriksson blocking some punches.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fredriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairbain tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairbain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Fairbain.
Fredriksson feints and as Fairbain raises his hands in defense, Fredriksson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairbain is adopting a defensive guard.
Fredriksson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fairbain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fredriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fairbain trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredriksson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairbain wants to stand and escape but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain wants to stand and escape but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairbain is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fairbain is keeping the position.
Fairbain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairbain is wriggling around but Fredriksson manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control but Fairbain is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fredriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairbain actively working from the bottom here.
Fairbain is looking to improve his position.
Fredriksson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fredriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fairbain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredriksson lands strikes from half guard.
Fairbain is looking to improve his position.
Fairbain kicks Fredriksson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairbain trying to control but Fredriksson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Fairbain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fredriksson feints and as Fairbain raises his hands in defense, Fredriksson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fairbain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson won't allow Fairbain to sweep him here.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Fairbain keeps moving.
Fairbain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairbain trying to control the position.
Fairbain keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fairbain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredriksson trying to control but Fairbain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fairbain wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Fairbain moved out of range.
Fairbain misses with a shot to the body
and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbain controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Fairbain tries to stall but Fredriksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairbain backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fairbain throws an elbow but misses.
Fairbain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Fairbain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fairbain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fairbain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairbains head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbain.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairbain misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Mega Fredriksson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fairbain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fairbain prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Fairbain misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbain prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fairbain digs a right hand into Fredriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fredriksson's gas tank.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairbains head.
Fairbain looking to stall.
Fairbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot that sends Fairbain's belly button to the back.
Fairbain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fredriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fairbain lands a body shot.
Fairbain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fairbain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairbain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schim Fairbain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbain is just out of range.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Fairbain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairbain pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairbain.
Fairbain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schim Fairbain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairbain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Fredriksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Fredriksson!
Mega Fredriksson gave a mention to Malicestar in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christo comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monte Christo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Yuen.
Yuen ducks under a wild hook from Christo.
Yuen misses with a looping left.
Christo throws a solid leg kick but Yuen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christo.
Christo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuen.
Yuen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yuen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuen misses with a wild body shot.
Yuen takes one to the side of the head.
Yuen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuen misses with a looping right.
Christo lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Christo.
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo thuds a left hand into Yuen's body.
Yuen connects with a nice looking jab.
Christo misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christo - that will leave a mark!
Yuen misses with a hook
and Christo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Yuen as he checks the leg kick.
Christo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christo is looking to score with low kicks.
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!
Yuen misses with a double jab
letting Christo counter with a right hand.
Yuen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen misses the shot to the body.
Christo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christo cracks Yuen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yuen misses with a wild body shot.
Yuen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo lands a head shot.
Christo scores with a jab to the body.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuen was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
Yuen lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen looks to land a left hand but Christo moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Christo.
Yuen with a jab.
Christo scores with a hook to the body. Yuen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christo lands with a good body shot.
Yuen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yuen looks gassed!
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!
Christo tests Yuen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christo misses with an uppercut. Yuen saw that one coming.
Yuen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christo.
Christo is looking to wear down Yuen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuen is just out of range.
Christo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuen.
Christo connects with a nice looking jab.
Christo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuen.
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuen looks to land a left hand but Christo moved out of range nicely.
Christo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yuen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Sean Yuen's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
Yuen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Christo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen'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.
Christo tries to bum rush Yuen with a series of wild strikes but Yuen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monte Christo is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Christo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christo.
Yuen ducks under a wild hook from Christo.
Yuen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuen misses the jab.
Christo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christo gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christo has a couple of punches blocked by Yuen.
Christo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen misses with a punch to the body.
Christo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuen can do to turn this around?
Christo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuen stalls.
Christo lands with a right to the head.
Christo can't find room to land a body shot as Yuen controls the action.
Christo misses with a punch to the body.
Yuen stalling in the clinch but Christo improves position.
Yuen avoiding damage.
Yuen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Yuen avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Yuen trying to control the position but instead, Christo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yuen into the cage.
Christo tries to work over Yuen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuen blocks a body shot from Christo.
Christo scores with a shot to the side of Yuen's head.
Christo lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Sean Yuen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yuen working aggressively here.
Yuen blocks a body shot from Christo.
Christo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuen backwards.
Yuen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yuen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuen throws an elbow but it misses.
Christo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yuen fails to land.
Christo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to throw a body punch but Christo avoids it by throwing Yuen back against the cage.
Yuen struggles to land a body shot inside as Christo controls his hands.
Christo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christo lands with a right to the head.
Christo tries to work over Yuen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christo lands a body shot.
Yuen prevents a body shot from Christo.
Yuen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christo backwards.
Nice body punch from Christo.
Yuen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Christo.
A shot in the inside from Christo.
Christo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christo stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo scores with a hook to the body.
Christo lands a right hand.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Yuen avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Christo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Christo.
Christo lands with a short shot to the head.
Christo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sean Yuen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Christo lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christo.
Yuen is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Christo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Christo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen'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. And we move into the final round!
Christo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Yuen out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Christo!
During a confident post fight interview, Monte Christo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Datu I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I comes to the cage accompanied by LmFaO. Datu I has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Datu I !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
I trying to control from the bottom.
I regains full guard. Nicely done.
I manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
I postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
I postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. I is aware though and is defending well.
I keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing I from controlling successfully.
I advances to half guard.
I tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
I passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie regains half guard.
I winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I works his way into full mount!
I looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
I lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
I lands a big shot to the head and Gracie winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Datu I !
Our winner, Datu I , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by From Despair To Where. Anthony Lombardo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laroux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lombardo throws a right hand that Laroux ducks under and follows up with a left that Laroux also avoids with ease.
Laroux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.
Laroux digs a good body shot into Lombardo's ribs.
Lombardo throws a series of punches but Laroux moves out of range.
David Laroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo scores with a head kick.
Laroux lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo moves out of range as Laroux strikes.
Laroux lands with a shot to the body.
Laroux lands a nice shot that snaps Lombardo's head back.
Laroux misses with a straight left.
Laroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Laroux.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laroux won't be happy with that.
Laroux is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
The referee asks Lombardo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombardo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laroux wants to control but Lombardo postures up.
Laroux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroux wants to control but Lombardo postures up.
Lombardo scoring with punches from side control.
Lombardo taking a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laroux tries to buck Lombardo off but Lombardo is having none of it.
Laroux is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux is trying to improve his position.
Lombardo wants to control but Laroux is keeping him busy.
Laroux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lombardo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lombardo is looking to advance position but Laroux won't allow it.
Lombardo throwing shots but Laroux is blocking nicely.
Lombardo wants to pass the guard but Laroux is defending well.
Lombardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laroux is just riding it out for now. Lombardo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux trying to control from the bottom.
Laroux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lombardo tries to pass to full mount but Laroux defends it.
Lombardo trying to control the action but Laroux is working from the bottom.
Lombardo is working for a kimura but Laroux is defending it quite comfortably.
Laroux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardo.
Laroux is looking to improve his position.
Laroux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Laroux, not yet.
Laroux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombardo is aware though and is defending well.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laroux is on top in guard.
Lombardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laroux is pushing down on Lombardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laroux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laroux is working away from the top position though.
Lombardo is looking for a sweep. Laroux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Laroux shoots in and gets a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Laroux stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardo.
Laroux throwing strikes from guard but Lombardo blocks nicely.
Lombardo trying to keep a closed guard but Laroux is proving a slippery customer.
Lombardo has his foot on Laroux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laroux works his way back into a safe position though.
Laroux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laroux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laroux trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Laroux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lombardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laroux wants to pass the guard but Lombardo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo working a defensive guard here.
Laroux stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardo.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laroux is pushing down on Lombardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laroux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laroux wants to work for an arm triangle but Lombardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardo trying to hold on to Laroux's head to control him but Laroux postures up.
Laroux working the head and body with strikes.
Laroux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lombardo has hold of Laroux's hands but Laroux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombardo is looking to control Laroux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombardo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lombardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lombardo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laroux is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laroux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lombardo defends it well.
Lombardo manages to get to full guard.
Laroux trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
David Laroux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laroux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laroux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laroux throwing strikes from guard but Lombardo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo working a defensive guard here.
Lombardo keeping moving, preventing Laroux from controlling successfully.
Lombardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laroux's guard.
Lombardo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laroux, up you get!
Lombardo lands the left hand.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Laroux dives in and scores a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laroux defends it easily.
Lombardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laroux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laroux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laroux throwing strikes from guard but Lombardo blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux is pushing down on Lombardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laroux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laroux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laroux lands with a punch from half guard.
Laroux stops Lombardo from getting back to his feet.
Lombardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laroux prevents Lombardo from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laroux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laroux misses with a head shot. Lombardo uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo'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.
Laroux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombardo.
Anthony Lombardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laroux throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Laroux lands a nice shot that snaps Lombardo's head back.
That has opened up Anthony Lombardo's cut even more.
Laroux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laroux throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laroux scores with a jab. Lombardo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laroux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Laroux misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Laroux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laroux avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laroux has time to react.
Lombardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Anthony Lombardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laroux scores with a hook.
Laroux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laroux lands with a right hand.
Lombardo swings for the body but Laroux moves out of range.
Laroux misses with a body shot.
Laroux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laroux scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombardo should have avoided that one.
Anthony Lombardo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laroux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo is rocked!
Lombardo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Laroux gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Laroux!
David Laroux retains his light heavyweight title!
David Laroux very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS 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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