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FC-XX: Battle of Camden PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolle Johnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnsen's choice of entrance music: Black Sabbath - Snowblind. Rolle Johnsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolle Johnsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Johnsen tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsen. That one must have hurt.
Jones thumps Johnsen with a low kick.
Johnsen looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsen.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsen jabs at Jones's body.
Johnsen digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Johnsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnsen cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Johnsen tries to clinch up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnsen moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Johnsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Johnsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Johnsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Johnsen.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsen is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnsen down to the mat. Johnsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsen sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsen there.
Rolle Johnsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnsen scores with a four punch combination!
Johnsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Johnsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsen, right into the meat.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Johnsen's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Johnsen blocks nicely.
Johnsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsen wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones 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.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsen has wrist control.
Johnsen is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones trying to control but Johnsen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnsen wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
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 Jesus Jones 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.
Johnsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnsen's head.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnsen throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rolle Johnsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsen.
Johnsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Johnsen seems unphased.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolle Johnsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnsen's head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsen as he avoids it easily.
Johnsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Johnsen.
Johnsen tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsen. That's going to slow Jones down.
Nice takedown defense from Johnsen. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Johnsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnsen tries to clinch up.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsen counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsen misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Johnsen's head but Johnsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnsen tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Johnsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones blocks a head kick by Johnsen.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnsen throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsen moves into the clinch.
Johnsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolle Johnsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnsen slips a straight right by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Johnsen slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Johnsen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnsen wants to clinch.
Johnsen misses the shot to the body.
Johnsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Johnsen tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Johnsen forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnsen obliges.
Johnsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but Johnsen is having none of it.
Johnsen misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Johnsen slams his shin into Jones's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Johnsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Johnsen.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Johnsen pushes him off.
A lazy left from Johnsen finds it's target.
Johnsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsen misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsen.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws the left hand but Johnsen avoids the punch easily.
Johnsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnsen tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnsen to the ground. Johnsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnsen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones swings for the body but Johnsen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to bum rush Johnsen with a series of wild strikes but Johnsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsen lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johnsen moved out of range nicely.
Johnsen staying out of range there.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnsen.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Johnsen.
Some wild striking there from Johnsen.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnsen doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Johnsen's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones digs a good body shot into Johnsen's ribs.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Johnsen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Johnsen's head back.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsen manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Johnsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnsen keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Johnsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones thumps Johnsen with a low kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Johnsen throws a body kick that misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnsen defends it nicely.
Rolle Johnsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rolle Johnsen.
I think Jones 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rolle Johnsen!
A relieved looking Rolle Johnsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: Dean Martin - LITTLE OLD WINE DRINKER ME . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomez is controlling Martin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gomez trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
Martin working Gomez over with strikes.
Gomez gets full guard.
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!
Martin postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Gomez has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin wants to control the action here but instead Gomez manages to pass to full mount!
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomez unloads with some shots from mount but Martin bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez dominating with strikes here.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the head.
Gomez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomez landing punches.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomez lands with some strikes.
Gomez lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a couple of good shots and Martin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gomez wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Gomez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gomez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Martin to escape the position.
Gomez has the hooks in. Martin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gomez trying to control.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gomez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Martin is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Gomez finish him?
Gomez is landing with strikes. Martin can't take much more of this.
Gomez is landing big shots and Martin is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaspar Gomez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring has chosen Frogacult - No rush as his entrance music. Gustavo Fring has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilsooooon James Da Silva's chin.
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fring is trying hard to land a takedown here. James Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fring shoots and misses
and James Da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Fring.
James Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Fring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Da Silva advances position into side control!
Fring is not content to let James Da Silva control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring is looking to regain half guard here but James Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring struggling a bit here.
Fring gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fring punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Fring gets full guard.
Fring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Fring is looking to stand up but James Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
James Da Silva won't allow Fring to sweep him here.
Fring keeping moving, preventing James Da Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Fring's legs - danger averted.
Fring looking to control.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fring is looking for a triangle but James Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
James Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fring is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fring can't keep his opponent in guard - James Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fring wants to get back to full guard.
Fring actively working from the bottom here.
James Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fring doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James Da Silva.
James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fring has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fring is looking to improve his position.
James Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fring is just riding it out for now. James Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Fring is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James Da Silva's back!
Fring scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring is not going to allow James Da Silva to sit and survive in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fring is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fring not allowing James Da Silva to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fring changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James Da Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fring tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fring is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Fring eventually gives up the hold.
Fring is working for a kimura but James Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James Da Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fring. Oh but James Da Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fring goes limp - he's gone! James Da Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sune Mangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Orvars sång. Castle has chosen Biohazard- Punishment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Castle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sune Mangs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangs moves out of range as Castle strikes.
Mangs blocks a jab.
Castle throws a nice looking combination but Mangs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangs.
Castle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangs counters with a right hand to the body.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mangs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangs.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castle looks winded!
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sune Mangs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangs digs a good hook to Castle's body.
Good exchange - Mangs coming out on top.
Mangs drops Castle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Castle looks back up at him and smiles so Mangs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Frank Castle's cut even more.
Mangs ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Castle out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sune Mangs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Vesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Oro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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155 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimo Vesa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oro scores with a body shot.
Vesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vesa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oro is fending him off so far but Vesa persists. Nope, Oro circles away and we're back to standing.
Oro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vesa has a takedown stuffed.
Vesa slips a jab from Oro.
Vesa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oro counters with a low kick, right behind Vesa 's knee.
Alan Oro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Vesa.
Vesa shoots in but Oro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oro checks a leg kick nicely.
Oro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vesa misses with a hook. Oro ducked under it nicely.
Vesa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oro keeping moving, preventing Vesa from controlling successfully.
Oro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oro keeping moving, preventing Vesa from controlling successfully.
Oro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vesa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vesa trying to control the position from guard on top but Oro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vesa is aware though and is defending well.
Vesa looking to pass the guard.
Oro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vesa passes into half guard.
Vesa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro pushes Vesa off looking to stand but Vesa dives back in and keeps control.
Oro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oro trying to control from the bottom.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
Vesa thows a huge punch but Oro dodges it nicely.
Oro is looking to get back to full guard here but Vesa has managed to pass to side control instead.
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!
Vesa landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vesa is looking to take a break and control but Oro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vesa.
Vesa is looking to take a break and control but Oro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vesa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vesa is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oro tries to improve position but can't.
Oro is not content to let Vesa control the position.
Oro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vesa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesa has his arm under Oro's chin here. Game over son! Vesa squeezes tightly and Oro is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heimo Vesa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by turisas- stand up and fight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dc Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Dickinson's defenses.
Gable keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gable throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Gable blocks the body kick.
Gable misses the shot to the body.
Dickinson throws a leg kick
and Gable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gable counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Gable sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Gable checks it.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gable as he avoids it easily.
Dickinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dickinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gable.
Nice body punch from Gable.
Nice cross by Gable.
It looks like Will Dickinson has been cut.
Gable checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gable comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Gable leaves Dickinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dc Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Dickinson.
Gable connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gable feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dickinson sprawling to the canvas! Dickinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gable finish him?!
Dickinson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable finds Dickinson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dickinson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gable lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dickinson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dc Gable!
A victorious Dc Gable thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yep . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbarossa circles away.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbarossa swinging wildly here.
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbarossa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbarossa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayweather somewhat.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbarossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbarossa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbarossa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbarossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayweather. That did some damage!
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!
Barbarossa misses with a straight left.
Barbarossa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range and Barbarossa settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbarossa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayweather fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barbarossa is holding Mayweather down, trying to stall.
Mayweather in side control, throwing shots but Barbarossa defends.
Mayweather creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mayweather looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbarossa is avoiding damage well.
Barbarossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbarossa is thwarting Mayweather's attempts to control the position.
Mayweather wants to improve his position but Barbarossa is controlling well.
Mayweather is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to improve his position but Barbarossa is controlling well.
Barbarossa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barbarossa prevents Mayweather from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barbarossa prevents Mayweather from improving his position.
Barbarossa passes into side control, despite Mayweather's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarossa decides to stand back up. Barbarossa steps back and let's Mayweather get back to his feet.
Barbarossa misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
Barbarossa works the jab nicely.
Barbarossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbarossa moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
Mayweather fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayweather is defended easily by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbarossa's waist but Barbarossa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayweather off to one side.
Barbarossa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mayweather to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mayweather looks to clinch but Barbarossa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mayweather taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frederick Barbarossa!
A very excited looking Frederick Barbarossa 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 Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Schrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Goodridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Schrank!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrank motions for Goodridge to come forward. Schrank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schrank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Gary Goodridge has been cut.
Goodridge checks the leg kick.
Schrank 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.
Goodridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schrank's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schrank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodridge.
Goodridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodridge postures up in Schrank's guard and throws a big left but Schrank blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrank looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrank, not yet.
Schrank looking to control.
Schrank has his hands on Goodridge's head, controlling the position.
Goodridge working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodridge landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schrank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodridge's guard.
Goodridge 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.
Goodridge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goodridge lands strikes from half guard.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schrank to regain full guard.
Schrank 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.
Goodridge working some strikes from top position.
Goodridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodridge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schrank has momentary wrist control but Goodridge slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodridge postures up in Schrank's guard and throws a big left but Schrank blocks it.
Goodridge won't allow Schrank to sweep him here.
Schrank controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
Goodridge landing some decent shots from guard.
Schrank trying to control the position.
Goodridge wants to control from the top but Schrank keeps moving.
Goodridge postures up in Schrank's guard and throws a big left but Schrank blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge throwing strikes but missing.
Goodridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodridge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrank's head.
Goodridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schrank's head.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodridge lands a couple of elbows.
Schrank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Schrank has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Schrank blocks nicely.
Schrank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schrank keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Schrank looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrank, not yet.
Schrank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodridge.
Goodridge throws a strike but Schrank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schrank trying to control but Goodridge is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Goodridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodridge misses with a takedown attempt - Schrank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schrank misses with a hook. Goodridge ducked under it nicely.
Goodridge shoots for a takedown but Schrank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goodridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge shoots for a takedown but Schrank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schrank throws a lazy right hand but Goodridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodridge checks a low kick from Schrank.
Schrank misses with a looping right.
Goodridge misses with a takedown attempt - Schrank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goodridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrank misses with a head kick.
Schrank misses with a right hand
and Goodridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schrank.
Goodridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodridge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goodridge looks to land a strike but Schrank avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schrank trying to keep a closed guard but Goodridge is proving a slippery customer.
Goodridge wants to pass the guard but Schrank is keeping the position.
Goodridge passes Schrank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goodridge is nestled in close to Schrank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goodridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schrank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schrank is positioning himself well to prevent Goodridge advancing to mount.
Goodridge is stalling here. Schrank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodridge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schrank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goodridge is not content to let Schrank control the position.
Goodridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrank wants to control but Goodridge is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goodridge is trying to control Schrank's posture but Schrank avoids it.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Schrank was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schrank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schrank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Goodridge.
Schrank misses with a head kick.
Schrank cracks a nice hook into Goodridge's ribs.
Goodridge looking to score a takedown here. Schrank is defending well but Goodridge drives through and ends up in Schrank's guard.
Schrank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodridge manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodridge controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Goodridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goodridge moves out of range of the leg kick from Schrank.
Schrank stuffs the takedown.
Goodridge misses with a body shot.
Goodridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Schrank sprawls well. He's pushed Goodridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodridge misses the target.
Schrank motions for Goodridge to come forward. Schrank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schrank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodridge shoots and misses
and Schrank counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schrank avoids it really well and circles away.
Schrank paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schrank stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schrank tries to avoid it but Goodridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schrank to the ground. Schrank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schrank pinned against the cage. Schrank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goodridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrank is just out of range.
Goodridge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goodridge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schrank trying to control but Goodridge postures up.
Goodridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Schrank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodridge is really struggling to control Schrank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schrank keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Goodridge passes Schrank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schrank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodridge.
Goodridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schrank trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodridge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goodridge is thwarting Schrank's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Goodridge there.
Schrank wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schrank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goodridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schrank 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.
Goodridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodridge trying to control but Schrank is working from the bottom.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Schrank blocks nicely.
Goodridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodridge throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schrank keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Goodridge pushes down on Schrank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schrank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gary Goodridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrank is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up.
Frank Schrank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schrank looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrank, not yet.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Goodridge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodridge, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Goodridge!
Gary Goodridge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy of Gold. Nagendra has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover gets the takedown into side control.
Hoover in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoover working away.
Hoover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra tries to bench press Hoover off him but Hoover keeps the position.
Hoover cracks Nagendra with a big elbow.
Hoover fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hoover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagendra has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nagendra to see if he's OK.
Hoover works to advance to full mount. Nagendra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nagendra is in a horrible position here. Hoover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoover landing punches.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Nagendra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover lands a big shot there that rocks Nagendra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nagendra is bucking up trying to escape but Hoover cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoover is landing with some decent strikes but Nagendra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Hoover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nagendra is rocked!
The cut above Montgomery Nagendra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nagendra tries to hold on but Hoover pushes him away.
Hoover postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nagendra badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hoover around the waist but Hoover pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hoover is the winner by TKO! Hoover jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
Edgar Hoover retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Edgar Hoover 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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