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VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brewster Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riley stops Burns from getting back to his feet.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is trying to stand.
Riley 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.
Burns pushes Riley off looking to stand but Riley dives back in and keeps control.
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pushes Riley off looking to stand but Riley dives back in and keeps control.
Riley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Riley shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Riley trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riley moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riley moves away from the strike by Burns.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
Burns postures up.
Burns wants to stand but Riley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burns gets to his feet - Riley follows without any prompting.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Brewster Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Riley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns kicks Riley off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a combination. Riley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns has one foot on Riley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brewster Burns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Riley dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns pushes Riley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Burns throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Brewster Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burns wants to stand up but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riley to stand up.
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!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control.
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet.
Burns dodges the ground and pound from Riley.
Burns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Burns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Riley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burns is pushing Riley's head away, looking to escape. Riley manages to hold on to the position though.
Billy Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burns has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riley but great work by Burns.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burns feints a jab promting Riley to slip. Burns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Riley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brewster Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brewster Burns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burns stands up from Riley's guard - Burns perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burns tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Burns shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Riley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burns's guard now.
Burns wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Riley is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Riley is having none of it.
Riley is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brewster Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Burns throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Riley tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riley tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws Riley to one side and escapes!
Riley throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns stands and steps away. Riley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns looks to land a combination. Riley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Riley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Riley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets to his feet - Riley follows without any prompting.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Riley slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns scores with a one two! Riley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brewster Burns clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Burns.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Riley needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Brewster Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewster Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riley quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Burns is going to stand back up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stands up out of the half guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley stops Burns from standing up.
Burns is working an open guard so Riley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns has managed to clinch.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Burns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns clinches.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Burns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewster Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riley tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns thuds his right hand into Riley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley staying out of range there.
Riley shoots and misses
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riley did well to prevent Burns getting side control.
Burns decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Riley shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burns lands a nice hook to Riley's body. Riley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riley.
Riley tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns works over Riley's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Riley. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brewster Burns had his way with Billy Riley in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Riley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burns stands up and waves to Riley to follow him.
Burns works over Riley's head and body with a nice combination.
Riley clinches up against the cage.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riley is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Riley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Brewster Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Burns throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Burns misses with a hook
so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns pushes Riley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns stands and steps away. Riley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns thumps Riley with a low kick.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riley tries to clinch
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Riley enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Riley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brewster Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brewster Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serego Alighiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighiero comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. Neal has chosen Lamb of God - Grace as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Serego Alighiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Neal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighiero is looking to land body kicks.
Neal misses with a hook.
Alighiero with a jab.
Neal throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Alighiero.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alighiero. That's going to slow Neal down.
Neal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neal moves out of range as Alighiero strikes.
Neal lands with a good body shot.
Neal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stephen Neal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alighiero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neal's head backwards.
Neal swings for the body but Alighiero moves out of range.
Alighiero looks to score with a jab to the body but Neal is just out of range.
Alighiero lands with an uppercut that bounces Neal off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neal missing with a left hand there. Alighiero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alighiero has time to react.
Alighiero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighiero scores with a push kick.
Neal looks gassed!
Alighiero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neal's head.
Neal throws a sloppy head kick and Alighiero moves out of range easily.
Alighiero ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Alighiero cracks Neal with a hook to the temple - Neal is on wobbly legs here! Alighiero swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Neal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Alighiero wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serego Alighiero!
A relieved looking Serego Alighiero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannah Holmbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannah Holmbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Bastion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmbom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmbom avoids it really well and circles away.
Holmbom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bastion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holmbom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johannah Holmbom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmbom moves out of range as Bastion throws a body kick.
Bastion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastion shoots in for a double leg but Holmbom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmbom moves out of range as Bastion strikes.
Bastion missing with a left hand there. Holmbom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Holmbom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmbom tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmbom fakes the leg kick and cracks Bastion in the body.
Holmbom avoids the body shot from Bastion.
Bastion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom tries to roll over but Bastion keeps him under control.
Bastion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastion seems to be looking for submissions.
Bastion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmbom wants to improve his position but Bastion is controlling well.
Bastion passes to full mount!
Holmbom is desperately trying to improve his position but Bastion has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bastion putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastion with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bastion prevents Holmbom from getting the reversal.
Bastion goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holmbom is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmbom controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion pushes Holmbom off and gets back to his feet.
Holmbom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmbom moves into the clinch.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmbom throws an elbow but misses.
Bastion blocks an elbow strike from Holmbom.
A frustrated look appears on Bastion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Bastion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Holmbom has Bastion pressed against the cage, preventing Bastion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bastion as Holmbom tries to tie him up.
Bastion blocks an elbow strike.
Bastion is trying to break the clinch but Holmbom has him pressed against the cage.
Bastion tries to circle away but Holmbom has him pinned against the cage.
Bastion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmbom has him pressed against the cage.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Holmbom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bastion's efforts to push away.
Bastion wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmbom won't allow it.
Bastion blocks an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Bastion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmbom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmbom slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johannah Holmbom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmbom has managed to clinch.
Bastion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Bastion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bastion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmbom.
Holmbom moves into range and clinches up with Bastion.
Bastion tries to break the clinch but Holmbom is controlling the position.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Bastion 's eye.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow.
Holmbom lands an elbow just above Bastion 's eye.
Bastion blocks the elbow strike.
Bastion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holmbom keeps control of Bastion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastion dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Bastion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holmbom is trying to keep an underhook but Bastion manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Holmbom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastion.
Holmbom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastion on the ground.
Bastion trying to pass the guard but Holmbom defending well.
Bastion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bastion tries to pass to full mount but Holmbom defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastion controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bastion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmbom's guard.
Holmbom tries to get to full guard but Bastion has control of the leg.
Holmbom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastion.
Holmbom is positioning himself well to prevent Bastion advancing to mount.
Bastion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmbom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmbom tries to roll over but Bastion keeps him under control.
Bastion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom is concentrating on defense, preventing Bastion from advancing position.
Bastion wants to control but Holmbom is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmbom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastion won't allow Holmbom to sweep him here.
Bastion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmbom prevents Bastion from moving into mount.
Bastion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bastion advances to mount.
Bastion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmbom is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom tries to hold on but Bastion postures up.
Bastion controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmbom tries to hold on but Bastion postures up.
Bastion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holmbom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmbom tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastion has hold of Holmbom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holmbom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holmbom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bastion working the ground and pound effectively.
Holmbom is trying desperately to improve position.
Bastion scoring with strikes but Holmbom is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastion scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holmbom?
Holmbom tries to hold on but Bastion pushes him away.
Bastion working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Bastion 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!
A left lands for Bastion.
It looks like Johannah Holmbom has been cut.
Bastion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmbom.
Holmbom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastion.
Bastion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmbom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bastion really felt that one!
Bastion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bastion throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmbom counters with a leg kick.
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Holmbom throws a head kick but Bastion moves out of range.
Holmbom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bastion is trying to push Holmbom away but Holmbom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bastion blocks the elbow strike.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastion tries to break free but Holmbom pushes him back against the cage.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastion tries to break the clinch but Holmbom is controlling the position.
Bastion tries for a takedown but Holmbom manages to get underhooks.
Holmbom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bastion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastion breaks from the clinch.
Holmbom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seb Bastion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmbom throws a wild body kick that Bastion sees coming a mile off.
Holmbom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holmbom throws the kick towards the body but Bastion avoids it.
Bastion throws a series of punches but Holmbom moves out of range.
No joy there for Bastion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmbom ducks under a wild hook from Bastion.
Holmbom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmbom lands with a kick to the temple. Bastion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bastion blocks a head kick by Holmbom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Bastion with that takedown attempt.
Holmbom moves into the clinch.
Bastion wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmbom won't allow it.
Holmbom throws an elbow that misses.
Bastion blocks the elbow strike.
Bastion breaks from the clinch.
Bastion throws a nice looking combination but Holmbom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmbom moves into range and clinches up with Bastion.
Holmbom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Seb Bastion has been cut.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastion breaks from the clinch.
Holmbom moves into the clinch.
Bastion working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bastion's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmbom throws an elbow but misses.
Bastion breaks from the clinch.
Holmbom lands with a nice body kick.
Holmbom lands with a nice body kick.
Holmbom slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johannah Holmbom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
Bastion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastion closes the distance and clinches up with Holmbom, looking for a takedown. Bastion pushes Holmbom against the cage but Holmbom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmbom tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmbom.
Bastion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holmbom. That one must have hurt.
Bastion misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Holmbom as Bastion shoots in.
Bastion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seb Bastion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmbom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johannah Holmbom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastion keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmbom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johannah Holmbom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmbom.
Bastion keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmbom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmbom wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmbom wants to clinch.
Holmbom wants to clinch up but Bastion keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Bastion tenderised Holmbom's leg. Holmbom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johannah Holmbom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmbom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannah Holmbom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bastion 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Kanye West 's Stronger as his entrance music. Nick Shamrock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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133 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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141 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaltrades dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Ovaltrades's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Ovaltrades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ovaltrades has his takedown stuffed
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Ovaltrades's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Ovaltrades.
Shamrock cracks Ovaltrades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Ovaltrades's leg but Ovaltrades calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock thumps Ovaltrades with a low kick.
Shamrock thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Ovaltrades knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock has Ovaltrades up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ovaltrades is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ovaltrades jumps guard.
Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Shamrock tries to pass.
Ovaltrades has Shamrock pulled in close to control his posture.
Ovaltrades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shamrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovaltrades is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Ovaltrades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ovaltrades.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Ovaltrades looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Ovaltrades circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ovaltrades fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ovaltrades. Ovaltrades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ovaltrades manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shamrock on his heels. He'll look to pass Shamrock's guard now, I'm sure.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shamrock controls Ovaltrades momentarily but Ovaltrades frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ovaltrades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ovaltrades passes Shamrock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Ovaltrades, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ovaltrades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shamrock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shamrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shamrock 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.
Ovaltrades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock trying to keep a closed guard but Ovaltrades is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ovaltrades swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Ovaltrades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ovaltrades fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades darts in trying to clinch
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
Ovaltrades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Ovaltrades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovaltrades blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ovaltrades backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ovaltrades wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Ovaltrades blocks it.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ovaltrades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovaltrades avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Ovaltrades blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Ovaltrades blocks with his arms.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Ovaltrades is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ovaltrades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Ovaltrades jumps guard and drags Shamrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ovaltrades might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ovaltrades lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamrock!
Ovaltrades throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shamrock because Ovaltrades loaded up on that one.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Ovaltrades has a good base and remains in mount.
Ovaltrades is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shamrock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ovaltrades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaltrades has control of Shamrock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shamrock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jack Ovaltrades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock tries to hold on but Ovaltrades pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unis has chosen War is the Answer as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Rysakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unis gets a clinch.
Unis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but Unis blocks with his arms.
Unis is trying to force a seperation but Rysakov has the dominant position.
Unis blocks an elbow strike.
Rysakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unis blocks it with crossed arms.
Rysakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rysakov lands a nice uppercut.
Rysakov lands an uppercut.
Rysakov lands with a light punch inside.
Rysakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Rysakov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rysakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Unis won't want to take too many of those.
Rysakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rysakov lands a knee to the head.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow.
Rysakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Unis avoids the damage to the body.
Rysakov misses with an elbow strike.
Unis avoiding damage as Rysakov throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rysakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rysakov lands with a light punch inside.
Unis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rysakov forces Unis back against the cage and clinches.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
Rysakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rysakov.
Unis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Rysakov lands but Unis takes it in his stride.
Rysakov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rysakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unis, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Rysakov lands an elbow that stopped Unis in his tracks for a moment.
Unis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rysakov wants to stall.
Unis is trying to break the clinch but Rysakov has him pressed against the cage.
Rysakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Unis is rocked!
Nice elbow from Rysakov.
Unis is still on wobbly legs! Can Rysakov finish him?
Rysakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rysakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinched against the cage, Rysakov lands a big elbow that drops Unis! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Unis is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Rysakov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slava Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Chow (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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26
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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31
141 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slava Rysakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. Rysakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow swings for the body but Rysakov moves out of range.
Chow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rysakov circles away.
Rysakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rysakov, right into the meat.
Chow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slava Rysakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rysakov feints and then cracks Chow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chow down.
Chow checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rysakov. Chow shrugs it off though.
Rysakov tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Rysakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chow.
Chow misses with a hook. Rysakov ducked under it nicely.
Rysakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rysakov tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rysakov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rysakov controls Chow momentarily but Chow frees himself.
Rysakov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rysakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow tries to free his leg and advance position but Rysakov is retaining full guard.
Chow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rysakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rysakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chow won't allow Rysakov to sweep him here.
Chow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Rysakov is keeping the position.
Chow passes Rysakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rysakov trying to hold on to Chow's head to control him but Chow postures up.
Nice strikes from Chow there.
Chow tries to pass to full mount but Rysakov defends it.
Chow is keen to just control but Rysakov is a slippery customer.
Chow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rysakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chow.
Rysakov trying to control but Chow postures up.
Chow is keen to just control but Rysakov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chow.
Chow trying to mount his opponent but Rysakov defends it.
Rysakov gets back to full guard.
Chow slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chow misses with a head shot. Rysakov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chow chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rysakov lands a high kick!
Rysakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rysakov throws a sloppy head kick and Chow moves out of range easily.
Rysakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rysakov.
Rysakov throws a low kick, looking for Chow's leg but Chow calmly moves out of range.
Chow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rysakov's head backwards.
Rysakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Chow blocks the low kick.
Rysakov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chow.
Chow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rysakov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rysakov.
Chow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slava Rysakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rysakov.
No luck for Chow with that takedown attempt.
Rysakov closes the distance and pushes Chow back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Rysakov.
It looks like Raymond Chow has been cut.
Chow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rysakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a punch on the inside.
Chow takes an elbow to the temple.
Rysakov trying to stall but Chow improves his position.
Chow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chow fails to land.
Rysakov throws an elbow that misses.
Chow tries to throw a body punch but Rysakov avoids it by throwing Chow back against the cage.
The referee calls for Rysakov to work.
Rysakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rysakov lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rysakov.
Rysakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chow dodges an elbow strike from Rysakov.
Chow is looking to control Rysakov's arms but Rysakov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chow has his back to the cage.
Rysakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but Chow blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow looking to slow down the pace here.
Chow is leaning against Rysakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rysakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rysakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rysakov misses with a knee strike.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
Rysakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rysakov prevents a body shot from Chow.
Chow throws a head punch that misses.
Chow is trying to break the clinch but Rysakov has him pressed against the cage.
Chow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chow misses with a body punch.
Rysakov crunches a lovely knee into Chow's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Chow.
Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chow takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow tries to work over Rysakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chow is looking for a takedown.
Slava Rysakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Chow.
Chow jumps guard and drags Rysakov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rysakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rysakov trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Chow keeping full guard, as Rysakov tries to pass.
Raymond Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chow looking for a sweep. Not yet Chow, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rysakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Rysakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Chow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chow keeps the fight on the outside.
Rysakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chow looks to land a left hand but Rysakov moved out of range nicely.
Chow avoids the head kick by Rysakov.
Rysakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chow throws a lazy right hand but Rysakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chow scores with a takedown into Rysakov's guard.
Chow postures up.
Chow trying to move into half guard but instead Rysakov has managed to sweep!
Rysakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rysakov trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Rysakov postures up.
Chow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rysakov is squirming around, avoiding Chow's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow working Rysakov over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow throws some wild stikes that Rysakov manages to avoid easily.
Chow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rysakov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rysakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rysakov because Chow loaded up on that one.
Chow is landing with some decent strikes but Rysakov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rysakov taking shots to the head.
Chow misses with a head shot.
Rysakov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rysakov suckers Chow into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Rysakov is now in Chow's guard!
Rysakov looking to sit in guard and control but Chow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rysakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rysakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Chow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chow 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Chow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Igali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Firestarter - The Prodigy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Christian Igali enters the cage!
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23
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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26
225 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Christian Igali has been cut.
Matsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Igali shoots in for a double leg but Matsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Matsu.
Igali doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsu circles away.
Matsu connects with a crisp jab.
Matsu scores with a jab to the head.
Matsu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Igali wants to clinch
and Matsu counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igali moves to clinch but Matsu breaks away
enabling Matsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsu cracks Igali with a big right hand but Igali just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Matsu.
Igali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsu controlling the action here.
Matsu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu lands with a punch from half guard.
Igali is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsu 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.
Matsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Igali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Igali is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igali wants to control the action here but instead Matsu manages to pass to full mount!
Matsu lands a big elbow - Igali is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Igali is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « NAF↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hammer Smashed Face. Mayer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I´m shipping out to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Mayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayer throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Ball.
Ball looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Ball.
Ball thuds his right hand into Mayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like John Mayer has been cut.
Ball shoots for a takedown but Mayer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayer as he jumps to the side.
Joe Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball avoids the body shot from Mayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
Ball connects with a single shot there.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Ball.
John Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Ball.
Ball wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball gets a clinch.
Ball jumps guard but Mayer stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mayer has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Mayer.
Mayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayer tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ball is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
Mayer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wanted to stand there but Ball had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ball.
Ball avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Some bone on bone action there as Ball checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball gets a double leg takedown into Mayer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball lands a couple of digs.
Mayer is trying to keep Ball in close.
Ball might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball preventing the sweep.
Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mayer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Joe Ball has been cut.
Ball scores with a punch to the head.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Ball is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ball thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayer ducks right into an uppercut from Ball.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Ball misses with a looping left.
Ball wants to land a leg kick but Mayer is out of range.
Joe Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up John Mayer's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Ball shoots in and drives through. Mayer sprawls well.
Mayer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayer throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball with a nice cross.
The cut above John Mayer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ball thinking.
Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Mayer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayer sprawls well initially but Ball persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mayer tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.
Ball is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mayer reverses the position - he's now on top in Ball's guard.
Mayer wants to stand but Ball is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Ball is keeping the position.
Mayer passes Ball's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ball is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
Mayer is pressing down on Ball's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ball is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ball tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg.
Ball gets back to full guard.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Ball.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ball trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ball dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ball shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ball was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mayer is in a horrible position here. Ball smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ball goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mayer turns into him and now he's in Ball's guard.
Ball pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Mayer tries to stand but Ball is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball managing to control the position.
Ball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joe Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ball looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
John Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Mayer there.
Ball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ball is trying to maintain the position but Mayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayer is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ball tries to clinch
and Mayer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer misses with a leg kick
and Ball decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayer's guard.
Ball looking to sit in guard and control but Mayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ball looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball throwing strikes from guard but Mayer blocks nicely.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ball!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Tong Po will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Panda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Po shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda walks into a jab.
Po Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Po lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po throws a low kick but Panda moves out of range easily.
Panda throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Panda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Po connects with a looping right hand.
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Po can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Po defending well though.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Po is defending well.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Po moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Po working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda distracts Po with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Po keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Po keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda is pushing down on Po's leg trying to pass to half guard. Po is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Po slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda won't allow Po to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Po wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Po avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Po blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda pushes down on Po's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda working over Po with some ground and pound. Po looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Panda prevents Po from improving his position.
Po trying to control but Panda postures up.
Nice strikes from Panda there.
Panda working over Po with some ground and pound. Po looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Po!
Panda 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.
Panda with a couple of short strikes.
Panda postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Po out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Panda goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Po Panda!
A relieved looking Po Panda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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153 lbs
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28
156 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calculus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azure.
Kenny Calculus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calculus jabs at Azure's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Calculus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calculus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azure moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Azure misses its intended target.
Calculus throws a right hand that Azure ducks under and follows up with a left that Azure also avoids with ease.
Azure cracks Calculus with an open hand slap.
Calculus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Calculus misses the target.
Calculus walks into a straight right hand from Azure.
Calculus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Calculus tenderised Azure's leg. Azure is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Calculus is predictable there
and Azure counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azure connects with a right hand. Calculus shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Azure.
Calculus is rocked!
Azure lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calculus's sensitive parts.
Calculus is still on wobbly legs! Can Azure finish him?
Calculus is aggressively charging in as Azure backs up avoiding any damage. Azure tosses out a jab and Calculus runs right into it face first! Calculus is out cold! Azure dropped down on all fours and is barking in Calculus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Azure!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Azure thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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