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Galaxy 16: Party Time PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Opal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperial XinZhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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135 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Opal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Imperial XinZhao!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opal throws a body kick that misses.
XinZhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Opal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as XinZhao sprawls well. XinZhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Opal gets slowly back to his feet.
XinZhao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Opal is able to avoid easily.
XinZhao looks to land a combination. Opal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Opal shoots in looking for a takedown. XinZhao tries to sprawl out of it but Opal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XinZhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Opal tries for a takedown but XinZhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Opal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XinZhao lands a right hook to the body.
Opal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts XinZhao as he jumps to the side.
Opal moves in looking to clinch but XinZhao pushes him off.
Opal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around XinZhao's waist but XinZhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opal off to one side.
Opal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from XinZhao.
Opal misses with an uppercut
and XinZhao counters with a nice body shot.
XinZhao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Opal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
XinZhao moves out of range as Opal throws a body kick.
XinZhao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Opal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
XinZhao moves into the clinch.
XinZhao misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao wants a takedown but no success here.
XinZhao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
XinZhao looking for a takedown.
XinZhao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
XinZhao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XinZhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from XinZhao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with XinZhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Opal tries to pull guard but XinZhao holds him up against the cage and eventually Opal drops back down to his feet.
XinZhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Opal wants to control from the top but XinZhao keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opal stands up and waves to XinZhao to follow him.
XinZhao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Opal swivels and escapes.
XinZhao avoids the head kick by Opal.
Opal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Opal tenderised XinZhao's leg. XinZhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
XinZhao feints a jab promting Opal to slip. XinZhao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Opal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Opal shoots in for a takedown but XinZhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao stuffs the takedown.
XinZhao throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for XinZhao with that takedown attempt.
XinZhao tries to clinch there but Opal circles away.
XinZhao throws a right hand that Opal ducks under and follows up with a left that Opal also avoids with ease.
Opal shoots in looking for a takedown but XinZhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Opal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Opal tries to clinch but XinZhao moves out of range.
Opal shoots for a takedown but XinZhao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao closes the distance and pushes Opal back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Opal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 Denis Opal will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice sprawl there from XinZhao as Opal shoots in.
Imperial XinZhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
XinZhao with a hook.
Opal scores with a kick to the body.
Opal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Opal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
XinZhao misses with a takedown attempt - Opal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
XinZhao forces Opal back against the cage and clinches.
Opal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
XinZhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Opal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Opal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by XinZhao.
Opal throws a jab but it's blocked by XinZhao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opal avoids the head kick by XinZhao.
XinZhao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Opal is looking to clinch but XinZhao is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from XinZhao.
XinZhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
XinZhao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Opal's waist but Opal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XinZhao off to one side.
Denis Opal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imperial XinZhao.
Opal throws a sloppy head kick and XinZhao moves out of range easily.
XinZhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Opal rushes XinZhao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
XinZhao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Opal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Opal successfully pulls guard.
Opal has his feet on XinZhao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opal throws out the jab.
No luck for Opal with that takedown attempt.
Denis Opal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Opal.
XinZhao leaves Opal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
XinZhao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Opal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. XinZhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
XinZhao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XinZhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao tries to clinch up but Opal circles away and keeps his distance.
Opal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Opal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but XinZhao is defending well.
Opal pulls guard.
Opal pulls XinZhao in close to prevent any damage.
XinZhao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
XinZhao wants to control from the top but Opal keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao preventing the sweep.
XinZhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Opal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. XinZhao manages to get himself to full guard.
Opal wants to control from the top but XinZhao keeps moving.
Opal gets to his feet. XinZhao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XinZhao lands with a straight right. Opal didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Opal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Opal.
XinZhao tries to sprawl but Opal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Opal connects with a nice short shot to XinZhao's temple.
XinZhao wants to improve his position but Opal is controlling well.
Opal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
XinZhao keeping hold of Opal's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Denis Opal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
XinZhao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
XinZhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Opal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
XinZhao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
XinZhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Opal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Opal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Opal is trying hard to land a takedown here. XinZhao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XinZhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Opal under the eye.
XinZhao throws a body kick that misses
and Opal counters with a nice double leg into side control. XinZhao won't be happy with that.
Opal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Opal is trying to get an arm triangle but XinZhao is defending well.
The strikes coming from Opal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Opal wants to control but XinZhao is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XinZhao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Opal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
XinZhao is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Denis Opal just wasn't active enough.
XinZhao closes the distance and pushes Opal back into the cage.
Opal has XinZhao pressed against the cage, preventing XinZhao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Opal drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opal has his foot on XinZhao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. XinZhao works his way back into a safe position though.
XinZhao tries to stand but Opal is controlling from the bottom.
Opal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Opal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Imperial XinZhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opal wants to control the pace but XinZhao is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Opal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Opal, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Opal!
Denis Opal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
195 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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195 lbs
21 - 22 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poep slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
Poep blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poep.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Coke Poep has been cut.
Poep defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Poep throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poep off to one side.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Poep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poep at a distance.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poep circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Poep saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Poep shrugs off.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poep wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Poep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Poep's ribcage.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Poep has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
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!
Poep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Poep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poep throws a leg kick that misses.
Poep staying out of range there.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Poep pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poep closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Poep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poep shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Poep finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poep trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poep is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee has his foot on Poep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poep works his way back into a safe position though.
Poep prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Poep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Poep slips nicely into half guard.
Poep is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poep is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poep slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Poep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coke Poep's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poep gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poep was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Poep slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Poep. Poep gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a hook but Poep avoids it easily.
Lee looks to land a combination but Poep avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poep is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Poep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Poep blocks it.
Lee cracks Poep with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poep.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poep.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Poep jumps guard but Lee stands there with Poep around his waist. Poep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee lands an elbow just above Poep 's eye.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poep up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poep avoids it.
Lee pushes Poep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee pushes Poep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked Poep down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly Poep back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poep is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Poep takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee lunges at Poep with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poep's hand.
Oh Poep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Poep 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee clinches up with Poep and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Poep seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Poep has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coke Poep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poep avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Poep, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee with a jab.
Poep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coke Poep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses the jab.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poep.
Lee throws a series of punches but Poep moves out of range.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Poep's side.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Poep fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee staying out of range there.
Poep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Poep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to clinch but Poep moves out of range.
Poep slips under a jab from Lee.
Poep shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Poep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands with a hook. Poep tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poep staying out of range there.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee scores with a hook.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Poep manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Poep staying out of range there.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Poep 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Poep counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee working Poep over with knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Poep avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Poep has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poep tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Poep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Poep has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poep has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Poep.
Lee presses Poep against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Poep has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poep pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Poep dives into Lee's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee has control of Poep's left arm, preventing Poep from doing any damage.
Poep tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coke Poep's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee tests Poep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poep defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poep.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poep swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Poep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poep shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Poep is out of range.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee darts in and clinches Poep up against the cage.
Poep tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Poep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Poep's takedown attempt.
Poep goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee tries to clinch up but Poep circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poep's head.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poep to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee kicks Poep off and gets to his feet.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Poep in a clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Poep goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee 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.
Poep blocks a jab.
Poep moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Poep tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poep throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poep off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poep shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poep walks into a left hand.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Poep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Poep avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Coke Poep's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Poep looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Poep's head but Poep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a series of punches but Poep moves out of range.
Poep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws the left hand but Poep avoids the punch easily.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poep's head.
Poep shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Poep.
Coke Poep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poep wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep prevents Lee from improving his position.
Poep is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Poep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poep lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poep trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Poep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Poep eventually gives up the hold.
Poep wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Poep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poep is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is looking to escape.
Poep wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Poep's back. He's all about the action.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Poep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poep is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep shoots in but no luck this time.
Poep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Poep darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Poep missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Poep from controlling successfully.
Poep being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Poep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
Jason Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Aanenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Colquitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aanenson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ramones - Beat On The Brat. Jack Colquitt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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243 lbs
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277 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Aanenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Colquitt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colquitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aanenson.
Colquitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aanenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aanenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colquitt as he avoids it easily.
Colquitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colquitt moves into the clinch.
Aanenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colquitt to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Aanenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colquitt is looking to break free of the clinch but Aanenson has double underhooks.
Colquitt is stalling here.
Aanenson jumps guard and drags Colquitt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colquitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Aanenson has wrist control.
Colquitt being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sven Aanenson.
Aanenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colquitt circles away.
Colquitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aanenson shoots in for a double leg but Colquitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colquitt drops Aanenson with a right and a left! Colquitt comes rushing in but Aanenson regains his composure and manages to keep Colquitt in guard.
Aanenson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aanenson controls Colquitt momentarily but Colquitt frees himself.
Oh Aanenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colquitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Aanenson is retaining full guard.
Aanenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aanenson is controlling Colquitt's posture.
Colquitt arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Aanenson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Colquitt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Skins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Skins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Skins.
Alexander Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Skins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Young did well to prevent Skins getting side control.
Skins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Skins eventually gives up the hold.
Skins is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Young is not content to let Skins control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young drops Skins with a right and a left! Young comes rushing in but Skins regains his composure and manages to keep Young in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Skins has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.
Skins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skins pulls Young in to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Young throws an elbow that misses. Skins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young's guard. Nice move by Skins!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Skins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Young has hold of Skins's hands but Skins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young pushes Skins off and gets back to his feet.
Skins stuffs the takedown.
Skins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looks to land a combination but Skins avoids it well.
Young throws a series of punches but Skins avoids them all with ease.
Skins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Skins won't allow it.
Skins tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Come on Skins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skins breaks the clinch.
Skins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Skins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a hook but Skins blocks it.
Skins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skins under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Young on his heels. He'll look to pass Young's guard now, I'm sure.
Skins advances position into side control!
Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Skins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Skins fails with the takedown.
Skins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skins gets slowly back to his feet.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skins throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Alexander Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Skins.
Skins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Skins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Young pushes Skins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skins fails with a takedown attempt.
Skins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skins wants it to stay on the feet.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young shoots and misses
and Skins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skins distracts Young with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skins tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Tony Skins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skins wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Skins is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Skins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young tries to roll over but Skins keeps him under control.
Skins drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
Skins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Skins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skins is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Skins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Skins sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skins is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Young scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skins.
Skins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skins wants to stand up but Young is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Skins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Young shoots in but no luck this time.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Skins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skins is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young tries to kick Skins off in order to stand up. Skins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skins stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Skins as Young shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Skins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skins shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skins drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skins with a poor takedown
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Skins.
Young scores with a one two! Skins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Skins shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Young gets a double leg takedown into Skins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Skins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Young!
Young is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Skins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Young is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Young and Skins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Young regains half guard there - taking advantage of Skins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Skins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Young decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Skins.
I think Skins 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 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... Tony Skins!
Tony Skins made sure to mention his sponsor, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Eriksson (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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29
185 lbs
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26
200 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Eriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eriksson is looking to clinch.
Eriksson tries to clinch
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksson closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
Eriksson slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Eriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
Griffin blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksson avoiding damage.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson lands with a short shot to the head.
Eriksson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Michael Griffin has been cut.
Eriksson looking to stall.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Eriksson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eriksson is keeping busy.
A short right from Eriksson on the inside.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Griffin fails to pull guard.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Eriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Eriksson slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling the position.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
Eriksson leaning against his opponent.
Griffin jumps guard but Eriksson stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eriksson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eriksson blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Eriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Griffin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.
Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Eriksson improves position.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griffin is trying to stall.
William Eriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Eriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffin is keeping busy.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin jumps guard but Eriksson stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Eriksson.
Come on Eriksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
Eriksson misses with a body punch.
Eriksson avoiding damage.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Eriksson to work.
Eriksson keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eriksson is keeping busy.
Griffin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffin looking to stall.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eriksson taking a breather.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson is working Griffin over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson stalling in the clinch but Griffin improves position.
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Eriksson darts in trying to clinch
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eriksson tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Eriksson slips a jab from Griffin.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Eriksson is just out of range.
Eriksson slips a jab from Griffin.
Eriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eriksson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriksson is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Eriksson slips the punch.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
Eriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Eriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eriksson tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin counters with a left and a right that stings Eriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Eriksson.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
Eriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Griffin lands a jab.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Eriksson is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson slips under a jab.
Eriksson throws a good cross that connects.
Eriksson has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Eriksson pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
Eriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Eriksson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
William Eriksson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin jumps guard but Eriksson stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eriksson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Eriksson!
William Eriksson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beni Hasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beni Hasan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Hasan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasan fails with the takedown.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Beni Hasan has been cut.
Hasan shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Hasan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasan looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beni Hasan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasan fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson catches Hasan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown by Hasan or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson which made him look bad.
Hasan is breathing heavily.
Hasan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson cracks Hasan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swanson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hasan to stand back up!
Hasan is rocked!
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!
Swanson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hasan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Swanson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Swanson!
Our winner, Dan Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Keiji Kawada was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawada is defended easily by Murray.
Kawada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawada misses with the combination.
Keiji Kawada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawada shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mark Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Kawada wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Kawada 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Kawada does no damage.
Kawada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kawada showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kawada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray is concentrating on defense, preventing Kawada from advancing position.
Murray won't allow Kawada to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kawada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawada trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Kawada has control of the leg.
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!
Murray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawada's back!
Kawada trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with a big shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Kawada can't escape the position.
Kawada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kawada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murray throws some wild stikes that Kawada manages to avoid easily.
Murray tries to control but Kawada wriggling away.
Murray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kawada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kawada is trying to stand up.
Kawada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kawada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kawada wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray.
Murray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawada is just riding it out for now. Murray eventually gives up the hold.
Kawada is not content to let Murray control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray is thwarting Kawada's attempts to control the position.
Murray prevents Kawada from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawada tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Kawada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Kawada will probably get the nod.
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.
Kawada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawada shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Kawada stuns Murray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Kawada with that takedown attempt.
Kawada shoots in but no luck this time.
Mark Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawada is defended easily by Murray.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawada tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kawada throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawada tries to clinch up.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Keiji Kawada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Keiji Kawada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawada tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Kawada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murray tests Kawada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawada avoids the body shot from Murray.
Kawada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawada's waist but Kawada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murray off to one side.
Kawada misses with the combination.
Kawada stuffs the takedown.
Kawada fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada instigates a clinch.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Kawada.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Kawada throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawada shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Murray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kawada throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawada manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawada's waist but Kawada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murray off to one side.
Kawada moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Murray blocks the elbow strike.
Kawada can't break the clinch.
Kawada is pressed up against the cage. Murray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawada down to the mat. Kawada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawada.
Kawada misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kawada misses its intended target.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawada's head backwards.
Kawada tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawada thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kawada is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray gets tackled into the cage by Kawada. Kawada maintains the clinch.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kawada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kawada decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Kawada persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kawada thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawada.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kawada thinking.
Murray shoots in and bounces Kawada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kawada looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawada, not yet.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawada trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiji Kawada.
I think Kawada 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 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Burczynski (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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165 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagiev throws a hook but Burczynski blocks it.
Burczynski is looking to clinch.
Burczynski throws a low kick, looking for Nagiev's leg but Nagiev calmly moves out of range.
Burczynski throws out a loose jab but Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagiev throws a hook to the side of Burczynski's head but Burczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagiev throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Burczynski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burczynski tries to land a leg kick but Nagiev saw it coming and moves away.
Burczynski blocks a leg kick.
Burczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagiev lands the left hand.
Burczynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagiev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burczynski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burczynski throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev misses with a body shot.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Burczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burczynski down.
Nagiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagiev lands an overhand right.
Burczynski works Nagiev's body with a nice hook.
Nagiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Burczynski.
Nagiev misses with an uppercut. Burczynski saw that one coming.
Nagiev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Burczynski misses.
Burczynski cracks the inside of Nagiev's front leg.
Burczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burczynski misses with a low kick.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burczynski tries to land a front kick but Nagiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burczynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burczynski takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagiev checks a leg kick.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Burczynski.
Nagiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burczynski throws a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burczynski's knee momentarily.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Burczynski moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burczynski.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
Burczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Burczynski takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
Burczynski looks to clinch
and Nagiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagiev throws the left hand but Burczynski avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a front kick aimed at Burczynski's knee but Burczynski avoids it well.
Burczynski misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Burczynski misses
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Burczynski does no damage.
Burczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burczynski avoids a kick to the body.
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Nagiev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burczynski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagiev moves away.
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagiev ducks right into an uppercut from Burczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burczynski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nagiev. That one must have hurt.
Nagiev lands with a shot to the body.
Nagiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burczynski.
Burczynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagiev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burczynski wants to land a leg kick but Nagiev is out of range.
Burczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Burczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagiev misses with an uppercut. Burczynski saw that one coming.
Nagiev throws a hook but Burczynski avoids it easily.
Nagiev throws a looping overhand right but Burczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Burczynski tries for a takedown but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Burczynski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burczynski moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagiev misses the target.
Nice body punch from Nagiev.
Nagiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burczynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagiev loads up on a big right hand but Burczynski slips the punch.
Nagiev moves out of range as Burczynski throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Burczynski. That snapped Nagiev's head back.
Nagiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagiev misses with a body shot.
Burczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagiev circles away.
Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burczynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagiev misses the target.
Burczynski checks a leg kick.
Burczynski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagiev to the ground. Burczynski is now in Nagiev's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nagiev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burczynski!
Burczynski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski tries to get to full guard but Nagiev has control of the leg.
Nagiev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burczynski gets back to full guard.
Burczynski keeping moving, preventing Nagiev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski pulls Nagiev in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagiev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burczynski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Burczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burczynski is trying to keep Nagiev in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that second round.
That's time! Nagiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nagiev scores with a sloppy right hand. Burczynski should have avoided that one.
Burczynski misses with a right hand
and Nagiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Burczynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagiev circles away.
Burczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagiev throws a big shot that misses.
Burczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagiev tests Burczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burczynski throws a body kick that misses
and Nagiev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burczynski really felt that one!
Nice shot lands for Nagiev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burczynski is looking to clinch but Nagiev is avoiding it.
Nagiev blocks a head kick by Burczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski checks a low kick from Nagiev.
Burczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Burczynski. That snapped Nagiev's head back.
Jab, jab by Nagiev - just one landing.
Burczynski is rocked!
Nagiev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burczynski takes one on the button.
Burczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagiev finish him?
Dmitry Nagiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagiev throws an overhand right that drops Burczynski like a sack of potatoes! Nagiev dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Well. I'm reaching my Tank Abbot stage of my career... But I still kicked this guy's ass. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sister Sin - Fight Song. Crocop has chosen call me maybe??? as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominickoy Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crocop defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van De Kamp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van De Kamp tries for a kimura but Crocop is defending well.
Crocop wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crocop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van De Kamp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van De Kamp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crocop is pushing Van De Kamp's head away, looking to escape. Van De Kamp manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Kamp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van De Kamp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crocop, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp prevents Crocop from escaping the position.
Van De Kamp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van De Kamp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crocop is trying to get back to his feet.
Van De Kamp has hold of Crocop's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Crocop tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Van De Kamp cranks the arm and Crocop screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Crocop, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Van De Kamp!
Chris Van De Kamp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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