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Galaxy 38: Sultans Of Swing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tandy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hysteria - Muse. Julian Knight has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rob Tandy's chin.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Rob Tandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tandy throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rob Tandy has been cut.
Tandy tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Tandy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tandy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Tandy off the cage and back into range.
Tandy is rocked!
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Tandy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tandy is breathing heavily.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Tandy seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight cracks Tandy with a hook to the temple - Tandy is on wobbly legs here! Knight swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tandy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Knight wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julian Knight!
Julian Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between He Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Cult Of Personality. Abraham Safforn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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279 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, He Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safforn throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man is trying to drag Safforn to the mat but Safforn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Safforn scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Safforn struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Safforn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Safforn after a bit of a struggle.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Safforn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Safforn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Safforn jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Safforn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Safforn is being controlled here.
Safforn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Safforn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Safforn struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Safforn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Safforn struggling a bit here.
Safforn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Safforn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Safforn isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Safforn is not content to let Man control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Safforn down.
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
Man looks up at the clock and then as Safforn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Man smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Safforn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Safforn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Man presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Safforn can't escape the position.
Safforn tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Safforn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Safforn tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a big elbow.
Safforn tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Man lands with some strikes.
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Safforn is looking to get to half guard.
Man looking to control but Safforn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Safforn gets back to half guard.
Safforn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safforn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Safforn scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like He Man has been cut.
Safforn takes one on the button.
Safforn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Safforn throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Safforn.
Safforn tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Safforn scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Safforn jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man blocks a head kick by Safforn.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Safforn cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
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!
Safforn shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Safforn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man gets caught napping as Safforn dives in and scores a takedown. Man manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Safforn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man keeping moving, preventing Safforn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
He Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Safforn throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man is trying to control the position but Safforn postures up.
Safforn throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Safforn has wrist control.
Safforn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Safforn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is not content to let Safforn control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to get to full guard but Safforn has control of the leg.
Safforn thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safforn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Safforn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Safforn is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Safforn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Safforn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safforn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Safforn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Safforn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
He Man's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Safforn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
He Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Safforn.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safforn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Safforn tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Safforn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Safforn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Safforn has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safforn misses with a punch to the body.
Safforn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man is working for takedown but Safforn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Safforn slows down the pace here.
Safforn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Safforn.
Safforn tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Safforn back against the cage.
Safforn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Safforn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Safforn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Safforn.
Jeez, He Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Safforn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Safforn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Safforn cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Safforn tries a head kick but it misses.
Safforn connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Safforn swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man misses with a body punch
and Safforn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Safforn scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Safforn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Safforn jabs at Man's body.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abraham Safforn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safforn works Man's body with a nice hook.
Safforn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Safforn clinches up against the cage.
Safforn pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at He Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Safforn!
A very excited looking Abraham Safforn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roene Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - Joe Harrison Song. 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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235 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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248 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roene Dekker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harrison's guard.
Harrison is looking to stand up but Dekker isn't so interested in that idea.
Dekker wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Dekker drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Dekker off! Dekker jumps back into Harrison's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dekker passes Harrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harrison is trying to stand up here but Dekker is controlling him well.
Dekker is controlling the pace.
Dekker is thwarting Harrison's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker is working for a kimura but Harrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dekker on the ground.
Harrison wants to get back to full guard but Dekker has passed into side control.
Dekker controls the position.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
Dekker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrison is not content to let Dekker control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dekker is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrison is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker has hold of Harrison's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harrison seems comfortable defending it but Dekker has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harrison is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harrison is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dekker couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roene Dekker!
A very excited looking Roene Dekker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe's entrance music is Ain't That A Kick In The Head. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Salace!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace shoots in looking for a takedown. Felipe tries to sprawl out of it but Salace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Felipe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe lands a head kick. Salace smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Simon Salace has been cut.
Felipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Felipe.
Felipe trying to control the position but Salace is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace is working to avoid the ground and pound but Felipe connects with a decent elbow.
Felipe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Salace is trying to improve his position.
Salace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Felipe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace wants to control but Felipe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Felipe is trying to control. Salace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salace is looking to improve his position.
Felipe is trying to control. Salace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salace trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Felipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace working for a triangle but Felipe defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Felipe!
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!
Salace lands a big elbow.
Salace sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Salace sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Salace prevents Felipe from getting the reversal.
Salace lands a big elbow.
Salace looking to control but Felipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Felipe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Salace.
BOOM! Salace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salace throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Felipe is squirming around, avoiding Salace's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salace tries to push Felipe's head away but Felipe is holding on tight.
Felipe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Salace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felipe is looking to escape.
Felipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salace looking to control but Felipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Felipe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Salace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Salace's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Felipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salace moves away.
Salace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Felipe drives through with a takedown into Salace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salace wants to sweep but no luck.
Salace is pulling down on Felipe's head to control his posture.
Felipe wants to control from the top but Salace keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salace trying to control the position here.
Felipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Felipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Felipe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Salace has wrist control.
Salace looking for a guillotine here but Felipe defends easily.
Felipe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Felipe from controlling successfully.
Felipe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe preventing the sweep.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salace wants to sweep but no luck.
Felipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salace is trying to control the position but Felipe postures up.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Felipe from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Felipe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Salace misses with a wild body shot.
Felipe shoots in and bounces Salace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salace pulls Felipe in close to his closed guard and prevents Felipe from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe trying to control but Salace is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Felipe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Salace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salace tries to sprawl but Felipe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Simon Salace has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salace wants to control but Felipe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salace is positioning himself well to prevent Felipe advancing to mount.
Felipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Salace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salace is in trouble now - Felipe has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Felipe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felipe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Salace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Felipe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Salace's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Felipe moves in looking to clinch but Salace pushes him off.
Felipe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salace.
Felipe doesn't manage to clinch there - Salace circles away.
Felipe lands a high kick!
Felipe moves in looking to clinch but Salace pushes him off.
Salace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Felipe defends it nicely.
Mickey Felipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salace keeps working.
Salace is trying to control Felipe's posture but Felipe avoids it.
Salace is looking to reverse the position.
Felipe wants to control but Salace is keeping him busy.
Salace is looking for a sweep.
Felipe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Felipe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Felipe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Salace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Felipe wants to pass the guard but Salace is keeping the position.
Felipe stands up and waves to Salace to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Felipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe looking to score a takedown here. Salace is defending well but Felipe drives through and ends up in Salace's guard.
Salace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Felipe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Salace trying to control but Felipe is having none of it.
Salace avoids the attempt from Felipe to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace unloads with some shots from mount but Felipe bucks and avoids them well.
Salace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Felipe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Salace tries to control but Felipe wriggling away.
Salace controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salace looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felipe working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Felipe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felipe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Felipe!
Mickey Felipe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cave comes to the cage accompanied by Me And The Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Glyde!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cave works the jab nicely.
It looks like Owen Glyde has been cut.
Cave moves out of range of the strikes.
Cave dips to his left and cracks Glyde with an uppercut!
Glyde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cave on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Glyde sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cave defending well though.
Glyde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cave's head.
Cave knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glyde on the ground.
Glyde not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glyde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glyde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glyde throwing shots but Cave is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glyde is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cave reverses the position - he's now on top in Glyde's guard.
Glyde is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cave throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Glyde's body to avoid the submission. Glyde has instead reached around Cave's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Glyde arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy Of Gold. John Kimble is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimble shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Kimble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kimble pushes his legs off easily.
Kimble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimble defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimble defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimble passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimble trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kimble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimble misses with a head shot. McDonald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimble postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Kimble cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kimble.
Kimble trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimble trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kimble is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimble trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Kimble's torso.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Kimble sees coming a mile off.
Kimble tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Kimble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kimble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimble wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Kimble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDonald down.
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!
McDonald tries to bench press Kimble off him but Kimble keeps the position.
Kimble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble working McDonald over with strikes here.
Kimble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kimble isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimble wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Kimble raining down hammerfists from mount.
McDonald is rocked!
It looks like Doug McDonald has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald taking shots to the head.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Kimble finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimble looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has McDonald covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kimble!
John Kimble is the new featherweight champion!
John Kimble decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Osko's choice of entrance music: Sabotage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
182 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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30
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looking to score a takedown here. Osko is defending well but Sanchez drives through and ends up in Osko's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Osko is retaining full guard.
Osko is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Osko keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Osko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Osko walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Osko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Osko counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Osko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Marcello Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Osko counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Osko circles away easily
and Osko counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Osko to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
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!
Osko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osko trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Osko defends easily.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osko throws a big right hand that misses.
Osko working some strikes from top position.
Osko throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Osko manages to control the position for a moment.
Osko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanchez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Osko because Sanchez loaded up on that one.
Sanchez looking to land elbow strikes but Osko uses the position to regain half guard.
Osko is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Osko isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Osko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez tries to stand but Osko is controlling his head.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez tries to score with some ground and pound. Osko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Osko is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osko, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osko is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Osko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Osko tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Osko holding on.
Sanchez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Osko to his feet.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Osko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Osko circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Osko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Osko stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Osko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osko wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Osko won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osko is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Osko throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Osko scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko landing with the ground and pound.
Osko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Osko is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osko throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osko's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Osko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Osko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Josh Osko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez wants to stand but Osko has his arm trapped.
Osko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Osko is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Osko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez prevents Osko from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a strike but Osko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Osko avoids it really well and circles away.
Osko looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osko is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osko pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Osko looking for a sweep. Not yet Osko, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Osko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez passes Osko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osko controlling Sanchez's posture.
Osko keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Osko to sweep him here.
Sanchez distracts Osko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Osko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Osko pushes him away.
Osko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osko scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Osko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanchez is rocked!
Osko lands a big shot to the head and Sanchez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Osko!
A less than humble Josh Osko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
211 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Braga shoots in for a double leg but Rommel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Rommel sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramstein Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt
and Rommel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga tries for a takedown but Rommel circles away easily
and Rommel counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braga. Rommel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rommel misses with a looping left.
Braga moves away from the strike by Rommel.
Braga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rommel's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rommel keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Rommel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga defends it easily.
Rommel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braga is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga slips nicely into half guard.
Rommel regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga passes Rommel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braga wants to free his trapped foot but Rommel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rommel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga is looking to advance position but Rommel won't allow it.
Braga 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Braga.
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rommel is defending against the submission attempts here by Braga.
Rommel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rommel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Rommel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rommel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rommel has momentary wrist control but Braga slips an elbow through the middle.
Braga looking to sit in guard and control but Rommel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rommel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
Rommel stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
Braga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rommel has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rommel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is trying to control but can't.
Rommel prevents Braga from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Rommel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Braga.
Rommel is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Braga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Braga misses the target.
Braga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Braga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rommel looking for a sweep. Not yet Rommel, not yet.
Braga is working Rommel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rommel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Rommel is keeping the position.
Rommel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rommel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Braga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Braga trying to control but Rommel is working from the bottom.
Braga landing with the ground and pound.
Rommel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga on the ground.
Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Rommel.
Braga with a nice head shot there.
Antonio Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braga trying to control but Rommel is working from the bottom.
Rommel wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga landing some decent shots from guard.
Braga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rommel is on top in guard.
Braga working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga is looking for a triangle but Rommel pushes his legs off easily.
Braga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rommel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rommel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rommel tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Braga has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rommel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Braga has tightened it up now! Rommel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Braga!
An out of breath Antonio Braga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho comes to the cage accompanied by AR-Swift: Awesome God . 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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25
159 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlan throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jericho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlan.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jericho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlan's waist but Orlan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jericho off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orlan is looking for a sweep. Jericho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlan's head.
Orlan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jericho manages to mount him!
Jericho working Orlan over with strikes 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!
Jericho prevents Orlan from getting the reversal.
Jericho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jericho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orlan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jericho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jericho unloading with bombs!
Jericho raining down shots from the mount!
Orlan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jericho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Orlan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Jericho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho cracks Orlan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Orlan is rocked!
Orlan is bucking up trying to escape but Jericho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Orlan is still in real trouble! Can Jericho finish him?
Orlan is trying to escape the mount.
Jericho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jericho looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Orlan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Jericho!
Rey Jericho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard comes to the cage accompanied by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Overeem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bangarang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem moves out of range of the leg kick from Gaard.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Gaard cracks Overeem with a good jab.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaard circles away.
Gaard scores with a one two! Overeem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Gaard circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but Gaard is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Gaard as Overeem shoots in.
Overeem throws a wild body kick that Gaard sees coming a mile off.
Gaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaard throws a leg kick
and Overeem moves into the clinch.
Gaard has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Gaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch
and Gaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jean Claude Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaard.
Gaard scores with the left hand. Overeem knows he should have avoided that one.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem misses with a low kick.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overeem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaard is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Gaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Gaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Gaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
Gaard blocking some punches.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Gaard blocks with his arms.
Gaard can't break the clinch.
Gaard breaks from the clinch.
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaard. Gaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem connects with a looping right hand.
Gaard throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Gaard keeps it at a distance.
Overeem tries to clinch but Gaard moves out of range.
Overeem rushes Gaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Gaard's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaard blocking some punches.
Overeem stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaard.
Gaard tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Gaard has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Gaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem tries a body shot but Gaard blocks it.
Gaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaard with a hook.
Jean Claude Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Gaard lands a right hook to the body.
Gaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaard lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Overeem goes down and covers up as Gaard starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keast Gaard!
Keast Gaard retains his welterweight title!
Keast Gaard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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