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VFC 60: Novel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jake themuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coby Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). themuse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is do it. Coby Castro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, jake themuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Coby Castro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from themuse. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from themuse misses.
themuse misses with a two punch combination.
themuse misses with a body shot.
Castro tries to clinch up but themuse circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from themuse. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
Castro swinging wildly here.
themuse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
themuse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
themuse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has themuse backing up. themuse nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Castro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castro throws the kick towards the body but themuse avoids it.
themuse misses with a looping right.
themuse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castro's head.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
themuse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
themuse throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castro lands with a hook. themuse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
themuse fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro fails to land the takedown.
themuse shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro thumps themuse with a low kick.
A shot to the body from themuse misses
and Castro counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
themuse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Castro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
themuse is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
themuse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, themuse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castro's guard! Nice work there by themuse!
themuse throwing strikes from guard but Castro blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. themuse is aware though and is defending well.
Castro is looking for a triangle but themuse pushes his legs off easily.
themuse stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but themuse keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
themuse working the strikes but Castro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
themuse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 jake themuse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castro lands a nice looking body shot.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from themuse. themuse gets slowly back to his feet.
themuse misses with a double jab.
themuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but themuse circles away quickly and effectively.
Coby Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
themuse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro dodges the punch combination from themuse.
Castro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castro prevents themuse from standing back up.
themuse is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to themuse's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
themuse scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by themuse.
themuse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
themuse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
themuse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro tries to get to full guard but themuse has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but themuse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castro is pressing down on themuse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and themuse defends well.
Castro is breathing heavily.
themuse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
themuse postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
themuse stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
themuse chips away with some ground and pound.
Castro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
themuse throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells themuse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
themuse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro has momentary wrist control but themuse slips an elbow through the middle.
themuse connects with a couple of short punches.
Coby Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
themuse throws and elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in themuse's guard. Nice move by Castro!
Castro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and themuse dives on top into guard.
themuse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
themuse lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake themuse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Castro misses with a looping right.
Castro misses with a hook.
themuse misses with a wild body shot.
themuse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from themuse misses.
Castro defending well as themuse loads up on a big left hand.
themuse thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from themuse.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts themuse as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt
and themuse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castro.
jake themuse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coby Castro.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
themuse loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
themuse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left and a right from Castro both land. Nice combination.
themuse misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
themuse misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but themuse pushes him off.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from themuse.
jake themuse is winning the standup battle so far.
themuse shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
themuse misses with a body shot
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. themuse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
themuse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by themuse.
Coby Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
themuse misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
themuse looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
themuse throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
themuse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
themuse misses with a straight left.
themuse slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro tries to clinch up but themuse circles away and keeps his distance.
themuse digs a good hook to Castro's body.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting themuse counter with a right hand.
jake themuse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro feints and as themuse raises his hands in defense, Castro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
themuse is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro landing some decent shots from guard.
Castro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but themuse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castro has themuse in his guard.
themuse trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
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 jake themuse.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for themuse, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jake themuse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillingham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line". Shankar has chosen "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley 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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280 lbs
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267 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Gillingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Shankar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillingham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gillingham with a hook.
Gillingham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillingham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shankar wants to clinch.
Shankar tries to clinch up.
Shankar has closed the distance and engaged Gillingham in a clinch.
Shankar trying to control the position but instead, Gillingham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shankar into the cage.
Shankar lands an elbow inside that Gillingham shrugs off.
It looks like Gary Gillingham has been cut.
Shankar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillingham's elbow.
Shankar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gillingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillingham blocks an elbow strike.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Gillingham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Gillingham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shankar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gillingham's defenses.
Shankar with a knee to the head.
Gary Gillingham's cut is getting worse.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gillingham as Shankar tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillingham.
Shankar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillingham misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shankar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gillingham.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillingham.
Shankar misses with some punches.
Shankar taking a breather.
Gillingham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillingham misses with a punch on the inside.
Gillingham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
Shankar lands a good knee to the midsection. Gillingham won't want to take too many of those.
Shankar trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gillingham fails to land.
Shankar prevents Gillingham from breaking the clinch.
Shankar just leaning against Gillingham, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Shankar - that landed with a thud.
Gillingham swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gillingham fails to land.
Gillingham lands a nice uppercut.
Gillingham blocking some punches.
Gillingham lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shankar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shankar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shankar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankar slowing the pace effectively.
Gillingham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gillingham swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gillingham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Gillingham lands a shoulder strike.
Shankar works on Gillingham's body with a couple of short punches.
Gillingham working aggressively here.
Gillingham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankar.
Gillingham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillingham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shankar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shankar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gillingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gillingham is breathing heavily.
Gillingham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shankar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shankar tries to stall but Gillingham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shankar connects with a knee to the head.
Gary Gillingham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gillingham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shankar has him pressed against the cage.
Gillingham misses with a punch on the inside.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Shankar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gillingham backwards.
Shankar gets through Gillingham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shankar wants to clinch up but Gillingham keeps it at a distance.
Gillingham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shankar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Gillingham finds it's target.
Shankar tries to clinch there but Gillingham circles away.
Shankar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillingham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shankar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shankar can pounce on him.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gillingham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gillingham throws a lazy right hand but Shankar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shankar tries to clinch but Gillingham is having none of it.
Gillingham keeps the fight on the outside.
Gary Gillingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankar closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar is trying to maintain a safe position but Gillingham gets an underhook and turns Shankar into the cage.
Shankar blocking some punches.
Gillingham misses with a punch on the inside.
Shankar has hold of one of Gillingham's legs. Gillingham is fighting the takedown attempt but Shankar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shankar stands up from Gillingham's guard - Shankar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shankar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Shankar.
Gillingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gillingham scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gillingham misses the target.
Gillingham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shankar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillingham circles away.
Gillingham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shankar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shankar can't find room to land a body shot as Gillingham controls the action.
Gillingham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shankar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Gillingham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gillingham thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gillingham misses its intended target.
Gillingham misses with a two punch combination.
Gillingham throws a lazy right hand but Shankar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shankar tries to clinch up.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shankar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankar takes the fight into the clinch.
Gillingham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillingham has a couple of punches blocked by Shankar.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Shankar blocking some punches.
Shankar just leaning against Gillingham, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillingham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shankar stalling in the clinch but Gillingham improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gillingham lands a nice uppercut.
Gillingham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Gillingham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gillingham scores with a shoulder strike.
Shankar goes for a takedown attempt but Gillingham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gillingham throws a jab when Shankar was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Gillingham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankar blocks a jab.
Gillingham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shankar doesn't seem bothered though.
Gillingham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillingham throws a series of punches but Shankar avoids them all with ease.
Shankar tries to clinch there but Gillingham circles away.
Gillingham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shankar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillingham circles away.
Gillingham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shankar avoids the body shot from Gillingham.
Gillingham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankar.
Gillingham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankar tries to clinch up.
Gillingham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gillingham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankar moves away.
Gillingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shankar misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gillingham throws a lazy right hand but Shankar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Gillingham.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Gillingham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankar.
Shankar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillingham circles away.
Gillingham misses with a hook. Shankar ducked under it nicely.
Shankar tries to clinch but Gillingham moves out of range.
Gillingham cracks Shankar with a good jab.
Gillingham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gillingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillingham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gillingham keeps the fight on the outside.
Gillingham lands with a hook. Shankar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gillingham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillingham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shankar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gillingham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankar manages to avoid it.
Shankar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillingham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shankar wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar ducks under a wild hook from Gillingham.
Shankar slips under a jab from Gillingham.
Gillingham throws a hook but Shankar blocks it.
Gillingham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gillingham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shankar wants to clinch.
Gillingham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shankar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gillingham.
Gillingham looks to throw the jab but Shankar is out of range.
Shankar wants to clinch.
Gillingham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shankar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillingham circles away.
Shankar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shankar moves away from the strike by Gillingham.
Shankar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillingham circles away.
Shankar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillingham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gillingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gillingham misses with the combination.
Gillingham throws a looping overhand right but Shankar ducks down to avoid it.
Gillingham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillingham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shankar darts in and clinches Gillingham up against the cage.
Gillingham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shankar has had enough of the clinch but Gillingham keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shankar lands with a light punch inside.
Shankar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shankar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gillingham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gillingham as Shankar tries to tie him up.
Shankar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gillingham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Gillingham's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shankar tries to clinch there but Gillingham circles away.
Shankar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Gillingham misses.
Gillingham with a jab.
Gillingham wants to clinch but Shankar slips to the side
and Shankar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shankar trying to stall but Gillingham improves his position.
Shankar working aggressively here.
Gillingham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shankar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shankar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Shankar.
Gillingham tries to bum rush Shankar with a series of wild strikes but Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shankar gets a clinch.
Shankar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shankar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shankar blocking some punches.
Shankar controlling the action here for a moment.
Shankar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gillingham backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillingham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shankar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gillingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillingham is trying to break the clinch but Shankar is controlling him.
Gillingham working aggressively here.
Shankar takes a shot to the head.
Gillingham scores with a shoulder strike.
Shankar trying to control the position but instead, Gillingham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shankar into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankar.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Gillingham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillingham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
Shankar misses with the head strike.
Gillingham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shankar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillingham connects with a single shot there.
Shankar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shankar is looking to clinch but Gillingham is avoiding it.
Gillingham lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gillingham - just one landing.
Gillingham catches Shankar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gillingham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gillingham misses with a wild combination.
Gillingham scores with a jab to the body.
Gillingham misses the jab.
Gillingham lands a jab to Shankar's midsection.
Gillingham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gillingham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillingham misses with a double jab.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Shankar is looking to clinch.
Shankar rushes Gillingham and presses him up against the cage.
Gillingham lands a left hand.
Gillingham wants to get back to striking at distance but Shankar won't allow it.
Gillingham scores with a shot to the side of Shankar's head.
Gillingham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shankar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillingham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
A short right from Gillingham.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gillingham misses with a punch on the inside.
Gillingham tries to break the clinch but Shankar is controlling the position.
Shankar blocks an uppercut.
Gillingham misses with a punch on the inside.
Shankar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Gillingham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gillingham throws a series of punches but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shankar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gillingham.
Gillingham scores with a nice strike.
Shankar tries to move into range but Gillingham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gillingham throws a hook but Shankar blocks it.
Shankar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Shankar tries to clinch but Gillingham moves out of range.
Shankar walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar is looking to clinch but Gillingham is avoiding it.
Shankar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillingham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillingham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Gillingham misses
and Shankar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gillingham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillingham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gillingham throws a series of punches but Shankar moves out of range.
Gillingham scores with a one two! Shankar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gillingham scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Gillingham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shankar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gillingham avoids a kick to the body.
Gary Gillingham is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillingham lands a glancing blow to the side of Shankar's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillingham keeps the fight on the outside.
Shankar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gillingham throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Gillingham.
Shankar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gillingham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Gillingham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gillingham 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Gillingham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thats Gangsta. Ling has chosen Gemüseeintopf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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245 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jhonny Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a right hand that Ling ducks under and follows up with a left that Ling also avoids with ease.
Law takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ling to score with a decent uppercut.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law slips under a jab.
Ling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Law shoots in but Ling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ling there.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Ling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law jabs at Ling's body.
Law scores with a jab to the body.
Ling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Law misses with a body punch
and Ling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Law is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
Ling scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jhonny Law has been cut.
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ling.
Law cracks Ling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Law momentarily.
Law blocks a jab.
Ling slips under a jab from Law.
Law drops his hands momentarily and Ling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Ling.
Law misses with a hook. Ling ducked under it nicely.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edzard Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Law finds it's way round the side to connect with Ling's head.
Law tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
Edzard Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling.
Law tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Law tries to clinch up.
Ling throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
Ling connects with a looping right hand.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling avoids the body shot from Law.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law staying out of range there.
Law tries to clinch
and Ling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ling is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Law had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Ling - just one landing.
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!
Ling scores with a nice head shot.
Ling keeps the fight on the outside.
Ling looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Good exchange - Ling coming out on top.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Ling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law tries to clinch up.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Law drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ling is looking to regain half guard here but Law keeps moving and retains side control.
Ling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Law.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling is looking for a sweep.
Law tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ling can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ling misses with a looping left.
Ling looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Ling swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Ling looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Ling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ling tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ling.
Ling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Law to score with a decent uppercut.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Law.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Ling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Law closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Law's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Ling lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.
Ling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Law takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ling digs a good hook to Law's body.
Ling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Law throws a hook but Ling avoids it easily.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jhonny Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
Ling cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Ling slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ling cracks Law with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling just misses with a punch to the body.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ling with a nice cross.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law tests Ling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ling throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Ling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ling looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ling tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ling to the ground. Ling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ling doesn't seem phased though.
Law throws a jab when Ling was well out of range.
Ling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Law throws a series of punches but Ling avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Ling.
Law looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ling missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ling throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Law slips a jab from Ling.
Ling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ling slips a jab from Law.
Law defending well as Ling loads up on a big left hand.
Ling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Law moves into the clinch successfully.
Ling lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Ling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.
Law tries to work over Ling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Law.
A big left from Ling misses.
Ling lands a jab to the head.
Law slips a jab from Ling.
Law tries to clinch but Ling moves away
and Ling counters with a straight right hand.
Ling misses with a looping right.
Ling throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Ling tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Ling.
Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ling.
Edzard Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ling throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ling scores with a shot to the body.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ling works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ling connects with a body shot.
Law slips a straight right by Ling.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Ling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Ling scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ling connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Ling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ling looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Ling lands with an overhand left.
Ling misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law tries to clinch but Ling is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ling.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
Ling lands with a straight right. Law didn't see that one coming.
Ling scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edzard Ling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Law's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ling thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ling.
Ling cracks Law with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ling sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ling throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Ling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Ling moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ling throws a shot to the body.
Ling jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into rage.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Ling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Ling.
A lazy left from Ling finds it's target.
Ling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ling misses with the combination.
Ling scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ling.
Ling catches Law with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ling connects with the punch.
Ling dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
A jab from Ling misses.
Jab by Ling.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Ling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ling scores with a punch to the head.
Ling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Ling dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ling lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ling.
Ling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ling scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ling lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Law is rocked!
Law takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ling drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Law right on the button. Law goes down! Ling follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ling gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edzard Ling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilcox comes to the cage accompanied by Danger: Wildman. 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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208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilcox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilcox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakata defends it well.
Nakata is trying to maintain the position but Wilcox is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilcox trying to control the action but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Nakata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcox postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Wilcox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilcox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilcox misses the jab.
Nakata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Wilcox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakata's half guard.
Nakata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilcox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakata's guard.
Wilcox is working for a kimura but Nakata is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata is trying to keep Wilcox in close.
Nakata pulls Wilcox in close to prevent any damage.
Nakata controls Wilcox momentarily but Wilcox frees himself.
Nakata keeping full guard, as Wilcox tries to pass.
Wilcox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilcox dips to his left and cracks Nakata with an uppercut!
Wilcox throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Nakata shoots and misses
and Wilcox counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Wilcox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakata misses with a takedown
and Nakata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilcox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacoby Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakata.
Wilcox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata blocks a leg kick.
Nakata defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Nakata ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox throws a series of punches but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata has his takedown stuffed
and Wilcox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nakata's guard now.
Jacoby Wilcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenzo Nakata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakata is retaining full guard.
Nakata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilcox!
Nakata looking to control but Wilcox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilcox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakata content just to control the position here.
Nakata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilcox is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakata looking to control but Wilcox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilcox is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakata has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakata controlling the pace for now.
Nakata wants to control the pace but Wilcox is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Nakata misses
and Wilcox counters with a single leg into guard. Nakata didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakata is keeping the position for now.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilcox!
Nakata looking to control but Wilcox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilcox is looking to improve his position but Nakata isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcox wants to control but Nakata is having none of it.
Nakata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Wilcox dominated that second round.
That's time! Wilcox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Wilcox circles away easily
and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown. Nakata fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
Nakata pulls Wilcox in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilcox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Wilcox controlling him for the moment.
Nakata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata has control of Wilcox's left arm, preventing Wilcox from doing any damage.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox wants to pass the guard but Nakata is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakata with a poor takedown
and Wilcox counters with a left and a right that stings Nakata.
Nakata misses with a takedown
and Wilcox counters with a single leg into guard. Nakata didn't expect that.
Jacoby Wilcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenzo Nakata.
Nakata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakata is retaining full guard.
Wilcox trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Nakata wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wilcox is now in half guard.
Wilcox controlling the pace.
Wilcox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilcox is trying to control. Nakata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilcox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakata trying to control here.
Nakata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata tries to roll over but Wilcox keeps him under control.
Wilcox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Kenzo Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacoby Wilcox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacoby Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilcox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakata fails with the takedown
and Wilcox counters with a single leg into guard. Nakata didn't expect that.
Wilcox controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilcox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Wilcox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shears comes into the arena with Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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222 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Shears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shears throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Textmark was covering up waiting for the punch and Shears finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Textmark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shears doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shears manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shears content to stall in guard here.
Shears wants to control from the top but Textmark keeps moving.
Textmark trying to control the position.
Textmark seems keen to control Shears's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark has his foot on Shears's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shears works his way back into a safe position though.
Textmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shears trying to control but Textmark is working from the bottom.
Textmark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shears defends well.
Shears wants to control from the top but Textmark keeps moving.
Shears trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shears tries to clinch up but Textmark circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Textmark tries to bum rush Shears with a series of wild strikes but Shears uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shears darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Textmark throws a nice looking combination but Shears bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Textmark misses with a takedown
and Shears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Textmark looks gassed!
Textmark misses with a double jab
and Shears counters with a nice body shot.
Textmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shears tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Textmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Shears.
Shears lands a lovely overhand right.
Shears closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Textmark to the mat! Textmark manages to get full guard.
Shears landing with the ground and pound.
Shears 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shears wants to pass the guard but Textmark is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark working for a triangle but Shears defends it easily.
Shears trying to control but Textmark is working from the bottom.
Shears is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Textmark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shears gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shears trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shears in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shears misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shears darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shears lands a nice hook to Textmark's body. Textmark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Textmark looks to land a left hand but Shears moved out of range nicely.
Textmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Textmark throws a hook but Shears blocks it.
Shears doesn't manage to clinch there - Textmark circles away.
Jab, jab by Textmark - just one landing.
Textmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Shears dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Textmark throws out a loose jab but Shears uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shears misses the shot to the body.
Shears displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Textmark throws out the jab.
Shears uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Textmark.
Shears blocks a jab.
Shears misses with a body shot.
Shears doesn't manage to clinch there - Textmark circles away.
Textmark throws a looping overhand right but Shears ducks down to avoid it.
Textmark misses with a hook to the body
and Shears counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Textmark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shears counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Textmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Textmark misses with a takedown
and Textmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Textmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Textmark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shears on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shears lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Textmark throws a jab when Shears was well out of range.
Textmark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shears counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Textmark throws a body kick that misses.
Textmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Textmark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shears lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shears moves into the clinch.
Shears manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Shears.
A right handed body shot lands from Shears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears pushes Textmark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Textmark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shears counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Textmark's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shears controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shears wants to control from the top but Textmark keeps moving.
Textmark working for submissions but it's allowed Shears to get to half guard.
Shears is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears working the head and body with strikes.
Shears is thwarting Textmark's attempts to control the position.
Shears wants to control but Textmark is keeping him busy.
Shears moves into full mount! Textmark won't be happy about that!
Shears content just to control the position here.
Textmark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shears controlling from the full mount.
Shears avoids the attempt from Textmark to control.
Textmark tries to reverse the position but Shears maintains control.
Shears in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shears dominating with strikes here.
Textmark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shears 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.
Billy Shears dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shears scores with a jab to the body.
Textmark moves forwards but Shears connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shears doesn't manage to clinch there - Textmark circles away.
Shears scores with a decent looking hook.
Textmark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Textmark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shears.
Shears doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Textmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Textmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Textmark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shears steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Textmark.
Shears looks to score with a jab to the body but Textmark is just out of range.
Shears gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Textmark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Textmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark is looking to work some ground and pound but Shears has wrist control.
Textmark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shears is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Textmark, into his guard.
Shears sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shears won't allow Textmark to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Textmark looking to control.
Shears throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Textmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shears content to stall in guard here.
Shears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shears cracks Textmark with a solid left hand.
Shears controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shears cracks Textmark with a solid left hand.
Textmark working for submissions but it's allowed Shears to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Shears is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Textmark trying to control here.
Shears is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shears scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shears lands strikes from half guard.
Textmark tries to get to full guard but Shears has control of the leg.
Billy Shears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shears sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Textmark for as long as he can get away with.
Justin Textmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shears is trying to control. Textmark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Textmark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Textmark is refusing to be controlled, as Shears sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shears has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Shears!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name . The Dumbass has chosen Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) as his entrance music. 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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22
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brick Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey The Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dumbass tries to clinch but Top is having none of it.
The Dumbass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Top's half guard.
The Dumbass seems to be working for a kimura but Top defends the submission attempt.
Top is looking for a sweep. The Dumbass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Dumbass tries to pass to full mount but Top defends it.
Top is looking for a sweep. The Dumbass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Dumbass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Top!
The Dumbass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Top has worked his arm free - good work by Top!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dumbass tries to advance to mount but Top denies him.
The Dumbass has knee on belly momentarily but Top bucks him off and regains half guard.
The Dumbass is working for a kimura but Top is defending it quite comfortably.
The Dumbass wants to free his trapped foot but Top is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dumbass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Top doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Dumbass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Dumbass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Dumbass is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Top has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Top!
Top would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Top won't allow The Dumbass to sweep him here.
The Dumbass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top stands up over The Dumbass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Dumbass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Top controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Dumbass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Top is aware though and is defending well.
Top works over The Dumbass with some ground and pound from guard.
Top throws a big right hand that misses.
Top wants to stand but The Dumbass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Top trying to control but The Dumbass is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top won't allow The Dumbass to sweep him here.
The Dumbass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Top might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Dumbass looking for a guillotine here but Top defends easily.
The Dumbass looks gassed!
Top stands up over The Dumbass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Top stays in close to The Dumbass's body and controls the position.
The Dumbass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Top is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Top will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Dumbass fails with a takedown attempt.
Top connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Top closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Dumbass wants a takedown but no success here.
The Dumbass has Top pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Top manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brick Top has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey The Dumbass.
Top stops a takedown attempt from The Dumbass.
The Dumbass goes for a takedown in the clinch but Top prevents it.
Top scores with a shot to the side of The Dumbass's head.
Top lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dumbass backwards.
Top leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Top.
Top lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Top lands an uppercut.
The Dumbass is breathing heavily.
Top's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Top gets underhooks to prevent The Dumbass's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Top.
Top stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Dumbass tries to score a body lock takedown but Top shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Top lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dumbass backwards.
Top displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dumbass up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brick Top.
Top darts in and clinches The Dumbass up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Top creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Top pushes The Dumbass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Top lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Top digs a right hand into The Dumbass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Dumbass's gas tank.
Top lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top lands with a right to the head.
Top lands with a light punch inside.
The Dumbass is rocked!
Top scores with a shoulder strike.
The Dumbass is still on wobbly legs! Can Top finish him?
Top lands a big right hand that drops The Dumbass! The killer instinct kicks in and Top finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Top!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Top!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Fleischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleischer comes to the cage accompanied by The Man Comes Around. The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: Eluveitie - Calling The Rain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235 lbs
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285 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Niklas Fleischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from David does no damage.
Fleischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Niklas Fleischer has been cut.
David throws a solid leg kick but Fleischer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at David.
Fleischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fleischer throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fleischer scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as David blocks the low kick.
Fleischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleischer ducks under a wild hook from David.
David misses with a looping left.
Fleischer tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleischer misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Fleischer scores with a body shot.
Fleischer scores with a leg kick.
David loads up on a big right hand but Fleischer slips the punch.
Fleischer misses with a few strikes there.
Fleischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleischer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fleischer misses with a head kick.
Fleischer throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and moves out of range.
David finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleischer connects with a nice looking jab.
Fleischer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fleischer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
Fleischer tries a low kick but David avoids it.
Fleischer ducks under a wild hook from David.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleischer misses with a straight right.
Fleischer gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fleischer has a closed guard, preventing David from standing up.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleischer has wrist control.
David throwing strikes from guard but Fleischer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David postures up.
Fleischer wants to get back to his feet but David is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleischer keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Fleischer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
David stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Fleischer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleischer scores with a nice head shot.
Fleischer throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
Fleischer throws a one two combo.
David ducks under a wild hook from Fleischer.
Nice defenses there by Fleischer.
Fleischer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from David finds it's way through Fleischer's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David misses with a body shot
and Fleischer counters with a nice kick to the body.
David looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands a nice shot that snaps Fleischer's head back.
Fleischer throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
David moves forwards but Fleischer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fleischer with a jab.
Fleischer throws a leg kick
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleischer slips a jab from David.
Fleischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niklas Fleischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fleischer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fleischer scores with a decent looking hook.
Fleischer throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Fleischer. That snapped David's head back.
Fleischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleischer stalks David and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into David's face. David staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fleischer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleischer.
Fleischer 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.
Fleischer throws a body kick that misses.
Fleischer misses with a few strikes there.
David chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fleischer can pounce on him.
Fleischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleischer throws a one two combo.
Fleischer throws and low kick but David moves out of range easily.
David needs to keep his hands up - Fleischer had a free shot at his head there.
David takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fleischer.
Fleischer lands a nice shot that snaps David's head back.
Fleischer scores with a nice body kick.
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Fleischer.
Fleischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Fleischer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Fleischer.
David moves forwards but Fleischer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fleischer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleischer scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fleischer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleischer throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to David's calf.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Fleischer lands but David takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Fleischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niklas Fleischer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David scores with a one two! Fleischer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fleischer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fleischer drops David with a beautiful combination! David stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fleischer is looking for the KO!
David is rocked!
David has a takedown stuffed.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleischer finish him?
Fleischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David misses with a combination
and Fleischer counters with a thumping low kick.
David seems to have recovered his senses.
Fleischer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Fleischer does no damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fleischer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fleischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
Fleischer tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleischer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleischer.
Fleischer lands a hook that stumbles David back into the cage. Fleischer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping David to the canvas! Fleischer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - David has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Niklas Fleischer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Ace of Spades by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Jojo III is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jojo III!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo III has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Jojo III.
Jojo III misses with an elbow over the top.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jojo III using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jojo III's face.
It looks like Joey Jojo III has been cut.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Jojo III 's eye.
Jojo III is rocked!
Jojo III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Jojo III is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jojo III seems to have recovered his senses.
Jojo III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt cracks Jojo III with a left hook right on the temple and Jojo III goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hunt lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jojo III is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Hunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuure comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Tyler - London Let's 'Ave Yer!. Hastings is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hastings cracks Kuure with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hastings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hastings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuure!
Hastings misses with a low kick as Kuure jumps back.
Hastings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hastings lands with a shot to the body.
Kuure waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hastings.
Hastings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Kuure.
Kuure loads up on a big right hand but Hastings slips the punch.
Hastings keeps the fight on the outside.
Hastings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hastings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuure lands a jab to Hastings's midsection.
Kuure checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuure scores with a jab. Hastings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hastings moves away from the strike by Kuure.
Kuure pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hastings lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuure throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hastings counters with a straight right hand.
Kuure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hastings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Hastings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuure doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuure.
Hastings throws a right hand that Kuure ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuure also avoids with ease.
Blaze Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuure manages to avoid it.
Kuure throws a body punch but Hastings moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hastings blocks the leg kick.
Hastings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuure.
Kuure on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hastings moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuure.
Hastings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuure manages to avoid it.
Kuure takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hastings misses with a looping right.
Kuure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hastings lands a nice shot that snaps Kuure's head back.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Kuure swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hastings counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings throws a right and a left that Kuure avoids nicely.
Kuure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hastings throws a series of punches but Kuure avoids them all with ease.
Hastings throws a jab when Kuure was well out of range.
Hastings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hastings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuure.
Hastings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hastings ducks under a wild hook from Kuure.
Hastings looks to throw the jab but Kuure is out of range.
Hastings missing with a left hand there. Kuure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuure keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuure wants to slow Hastings down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Hastings does no damage.
Hastings moves out of range of the body kick from Kuure.
Hastings misses with a body shot.
Hastings misses the shot to the body.
Hastings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hastings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuure needs to keep his hands up - Hastings had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings looks to throw the jab but Kuure is out of range.
Kuure throws a leg kick but Hastings checks it.
Hastings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hastings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hastings shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuure tries to clinch
and Hastings counters with a left and a right that stings Kuure.
Hastings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuure manages to avoid it.
Hastings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuure backs up against the cage.
Kuure throws and low kick but Hastings moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kuure.
Hastings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hastings lands with a good body shot.
Kuure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hastings.
Kuure takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuure throws a shot from downtown. Hastings moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Hastings finds it's way through Kuure's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a series of wild punches.
Hastings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuure looks to land a left hand but Hastings moved out of range nicely.
Kuure falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hastings to counter with a crisp jab.
Hastings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuure.
Kuure feints and then cracks Hastings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hastings down.
Hastings misses with a straight left.
Hastings will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hastings digs a good body shot into Kuure's ribs.
Hastings lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuure's head.
Kuure takes one on the button.
Hastings is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuure had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hastings.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Hastings lands.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Kuure scores with a four punch combination!
Kuure takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuure works over Hastings's head and body with a nice combination.
Hastings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Hastings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hastings tries to move into range but Kuure moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hastings misses with a series of wild punches.
Hastings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuure moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Hastings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuure takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuure moves away.
Hastings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuure's head backwards.
A jab from Kuure misses.
Hastings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuure looks to clinch
and Hastings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hastings looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hastings is trying to work for a kimura but Kuure is defending well.
Kuure is staying active underneath Hastings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings is looking to pass Kuure's guard but actually Kuure recovers to full guard.
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings tries to stand but Kuure is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuure keeping moving, preventing Hastings from controlling successfully.
Hastings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hastings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuure dives on top into guard.
Hastings has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kuure doesn't defend quickly enough and Hastings has managed to lock this one up! Can Kuure escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hastings on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blaze Hastings!
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