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FC 22: Back to School PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Neville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neville comes to the cage accompanied by The best around. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Neville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Linus Hammer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Gary Neville has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Some wild striking there from Neville.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Neville off the cage and back into range.
Neville throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neville shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer pushes Neville away with a front kick.
A head kick by Hammer - that's a beauty! Neville is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hammer can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Linus Hammer!
An out of breath Linus Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mich Van Hyllen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mich Van Hyllen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Hyllen as he jumps to the side.
Van Hyllen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Hyllen misses with a combination
and Eklund counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Hyllen pulls Eklund into guard.
Eklund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Hyllen keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully.
Eklund wants to stand but Van Hyllen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eklund throws a strike but Van Hyllen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Hyllen!
Eklund thowing shots but they're missing.
Eklund throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Eklund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eklund throws a strike there. Van Hyllen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund wants to take a breather but Van Hyllen is having none of it.
Eklund is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Van Hyllen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Van Hyllen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Van Hyllen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eklund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eklund keeps Van Hyllen under control for a moment.
Van Hyllen working away.
Van Hyllen decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eklund shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Hyllen sprawls well. He's pushed Eklund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Hyllen tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund shoots in and drives through. Van Hyllen sprawls well.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Eklund.
Van Hyllen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hyllen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Van Hyllen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eklund is out of range and Van Hyllen settles back down.
Van Hyllen with a jab.
Van Hyllen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Van Hyllen misses
and Eklund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eklund jumps guard.
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund is trying to keep Van Hyllen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Eklund will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Hyllen stuffs the takedown.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Van Hyllen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Van Hyllen.
Mich Van Hyllen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Hyllen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund moves out of range as Van Hyllen throws a body kick.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Hyllen sprawls well. Van Hyllen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eklund gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Hyllen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund dives in and grabs Van Hyllen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Hyllen pushes down on Eklund's head and hops out.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Eklund.
Van Hyllen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hyllen throws a body kick that misses.
Eklund avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Hyllen swivels and escapes.
Eklund drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eklund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Hyllen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund is breathing heavily.
Van Hyllen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eklund content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully.
Mikael Eklund has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Eklund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Hyllen tries to avoid it but Eklund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Hyllen to the ground. Van Hyllen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Hyllen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Hyllen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hyllen throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily.
Eklund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Hyllen pinned against the cage. Van Hyllen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eklund wants to clinch up but Van Hyllen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eklund counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Hyllen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Hyllen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Hyllen connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Eklund misses.
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Van Hyllen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Hyllen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Van Hyllen as Eklund shoots in.
Eklund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Hyllen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mich Van Hyllen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eklund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hyllen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Hyllen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eklund tries to clinch there but Van Hyllen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Hyllen avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Hyllen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Van Hyllen both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hyllen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eklund on the side of the head.
Van Hyllen throws a nice looking combination but Eklund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eklund tries to bum rush Van Hyllen with a series of wild strikes but Van Hyllen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eklund moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Hyllen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hyllen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eklund's calf.
Van Hyllen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mich Van Hyllen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Hyllen lands a two punch combo.
Van Hyllen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Van Hyllen.
Mich Van Hyllen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Hyllen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Van Hyllen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eklund looks to land a combination but Van Hyllen avoids it well.
Van Hyllen throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily.
Eklund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Hyllen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Van Hyllen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eklund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Hyllen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hyllen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Van Hyllen. Those never looked like landing.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund throws a lazy right hand but Van Hyllen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Hyllen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hyllen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eklund.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Eklund.
Van Hyllen looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Hyllen, right into the meat.
Mich Van Hyllen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Hyllen blocks a jab.
Van Hyllen is looking to wear down Eklund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eklund shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Hyllen sprawls well. He's pushed Eklund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eklund blocks a head kick by Van Hyllen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that misses
and Eklund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Hyllen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen throws a nice looking combination but Eklund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Hyllen looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund drives through with a takedown into Van Hyllen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Hyllen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Hyllen has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Hyllen is looking to stand up but Eklund won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Van Hyllen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Hyllen prevents Eklund from getting back to his feet.
Eklund wriggles free and stands up.
Van Hyllen delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries to clinch there but Van Hyllen circles away.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eklund getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eklund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Hyllen throws a series of punches but Eklund avoids them all with ease.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eklund tries for a takedown but Van Hyllen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Hyllen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Van Hyllen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Hyllen lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eklund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Hyllen pinned against the cage. Van Hyllen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Hyllen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mich Van Hyllen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hyllen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mich Van Hyllen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taizu Temujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temujin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvzVyAaZK1E. Fring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frogacult - No rush. Taizu Temujin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Taizu Temujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temujin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Temujin.
Temujin scores with a spinning back kick!
Fring tries to score a power double leg takedown but Temujin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fring somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fring is defended easily by Temujin.
Fring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Temujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Temujin gets back to half guard.
Fring seems to be working for a kimura but Temujin defends the submission attempt.
Temujin is concentrating on defense, preventing Fring from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Temujin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Temujin trying to control from the bottom.
Fring is trying for a kimura here. Temujin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fring wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cory Trevor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trevor is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to sprawl but Trevor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trevor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones tries to kick Trevor off but Trevor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Trevor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trevor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones trying to control but Trevor postures up.
Trevor lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Trevor in his half guard.
Trevor throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Trevor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trevor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trevor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trevor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trevor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevor working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trevor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trevor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to stand and escape but Trevor is having none of it.
Trevor throws a big elbow that misses.
Trevor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trevor is one step ahead there.
Trevor with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trevor throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trevor has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Trevor is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Trevor keeps moving.
Trevor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Trevor has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cory Trevor!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory Trevor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton- Metal machine. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaa misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith throws an elbow but Jaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jaa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith cracks Jaa with a big elbow.
Jaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaa tries to escape but Smith is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Jaa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Jaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jaa pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Jaa is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith prevents Jaa from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jaa dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Jaa wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith cracks Jaa with a big elbow.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to control the action but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Smith cracks Jaa with a big right hand but Jaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jaa to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Jaa is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith prevents Jaa from standing back up.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaa pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaa to the ground. Smith is now in Jaa's guard.
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!
Smith stays in close to Jaa's body and controls the position.
Jaa wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Jaa blocks nicely.
Jaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Jaa blocks nicely.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith prevents Jaa from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jaa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith working the ground and pound but Jaa is defending the strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Jaa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaa keeps working.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jaa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Jaa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is really struggling to control Jaa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jaa tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith with a jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaa misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaa tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Jaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaa throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jaa. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaa circles away.
Smith shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Jaa's ribs.
Jaa misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jaa won't allow it.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa wants to clinch.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Jaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Jaa from getting back to his feet.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Jaa has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jaa keeps moving.
Jaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is in close to Jaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Jaa's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith advances position into side control!
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith!
Dan Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Cormier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wilsooooon James Da Silva's chin.
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
James Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cormier smiles and moves away.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Cormier gets a clinch.
James Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cormier prevents it.
Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cormier throws a right hand that James Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that James Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Cormier darts in and clinches James Da Silva up against the cage.
Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier takes a swing at James Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier has managed to clinch.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. James Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier tries to clinch up but James Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Cormier coming out on top.
Henderson Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier is looking to clinch but James Da Silva is avoiding it.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but James Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to clinch but James Da Silva is having none of it.
Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Cormier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier misses with a few strikes there.
Cormier clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier dominated that round.
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.
Cormier has James Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Cormier'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.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier takes the fight into the clinch.
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Da Silva slips a jab from Cormier.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Good shot there by Cormier.
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier swings for the body but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Cormier scores with a decent looking hook.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but James Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cormier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
James Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cormier clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cormier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cormier pressing his opponent against the cage.
James Da Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cormier looks like he's trying to stand up.
James Da Silva is taking a breather. Cormier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cormier is staying active underneath James Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cormier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier pushes James Da Silva off looking to stand but James Da Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by James Da Silva.
James Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Cormier is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier 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!
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but James Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier scores with a jab. James Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cormier forces James Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
James Da Silva jumps guard.
Cormier tries to stand but James Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
James Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.
James Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James Da Silva is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cormier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by James Da Silva.
Cormier is trying to stand.
Cormier pushes James Da Silva off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Cormier.
Cormier throws a sloppy head kick and James Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Henderson Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Cormier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Cormier stalks James Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James Da Silva's face. James Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
Cormier cracks a nice hook into James Da Silva's ribs.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a looping overhand right but James Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier forces James Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
James Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Henderson Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James Da Silva's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier swings for the body but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Henderson Cormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cormier, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Cormier!
Henderson Cormier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World. Fred Burton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
28 - 33 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 33 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
Burton stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burton.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up
and Burton counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Burton's body.
Dos Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos tries to stand and escape but Burton actually recovers to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Burton had control of the position.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Cain Dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos moves forwards but Burton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burton sprawls well. Burton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Burton slips to the side
and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Burton as Dos Santos shoots in.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burton but Burton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Burton finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton gets tackled into the cage by Dos Santos. Dos Santos maintains the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Santos down to the mat. Dos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Burton sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Burton. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Cain Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dos Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burton was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Burton had control of the position.
Dos Santos passes Burton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back!
Burton doesn't have the hooks in and Dos Santos manages to turn into his guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burton is proving hard to escape from.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos stands and steps away. Burton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burton.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burton tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burton to the ground. Burton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Burton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burton pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Burton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burton blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a nice head kick!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton drives through with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Burton as Dos Santos shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burton throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton fails to land the takedown.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos closes the distance but Burton moves to the side
and Burton counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Burton sprawls well.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burton but Burton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burton.
Fred Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Burton.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Burton moves away
and Burton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burton to the mat! Burton manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Burton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.
Burton is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burton is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos wriggles free and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Burton.
I think Dos Santos 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fred Burton!
After the big win, Fred Burton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Golden Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Vesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimo Vesa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vesa does no damage.
Vesa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vesa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oro tries to avoid it but Vesa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oro to the ground. Oro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vesa shoots for a double leg takedown but Oro sprawls well. He's pushed Vesa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vesa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vesa shoots in for a takedown but Oro shows good takedown defense.
Alan Oro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Vesa.
No joy there for Vesa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Vesa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vesa.
Oro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oro cracks Vesa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vesa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Oro works over Vesa's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Heimo Vesa has been cut.
Vesa looks winded!
Vesa scores with a punch to the head.
Vesa shoots in but Oro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vesa slips a jab and a cross from Oro.
Oro lands with an overhand left.
Vesa avoids a kick to the body.
Oro throws a right hand that Vesa ducks under and follows up with a left that Vesa also avoids with ease.
Oro throws a low kick but Vesa avoids it.
Oro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesa misses the target.
Vesa throws a looping overhand right but Oro ducks down to avoid it.
Oro tries to land a front kick but Vesa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vesa loads up on a big right hand but Oro slips the punch.
Oro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesa manages to avoid it.
Oro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vesa wants to slow Oro down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Vesa misses.
Nice jab there from Oro.
Nice sprawl there from Oro as Vesa shoots in.
A punch combination from Oro misses.
A head kick misses from Oro.
Oro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oro closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesa avoids it.
Vesa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesa jumps guard but Oro stands there with Vesa around his waist. Vesa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oro connects with a knee to the head.
Oro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vesa.
Vesa wants the takedown. Oro is fighting it off but Vesa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oro's guard against the cage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vesa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vesa advances position into side control!
Vesa controlling the position from side mount.
Vesa in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vesa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vesa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vesa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oro tries to lock up and control but Vesa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oro's face.
Vesa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oro is on top in guard.
Vesa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vesa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oro has managed to get both his arms back between Vesa's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesa keeping full guard, as Oro tries to pass.
Vesa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oro!
Oro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vesa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vesa wants to finish this one by submission but Oro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vesa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Oro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heimo Vesa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vesa shoots in looking for a takedown. Oro tries to sprawl out of it but Vesa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vesa feints and as Oro raises his hands in defense, Vesa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vesa wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
Oro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oro keeping moving, preventing Vesa from controlling successfully.
Vesa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vesa wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vesa throwing strikes from guard but Oro blocks nicely.
Oro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vesa throwing strikes from guard but Oro blocks nicely.
Heimo Vesa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vesa has picked Oro up and slammed him! Oro can't keep hold of the triangle and Vesa manages to pass to side control!
Oro is not content to let Vesa control the position.
Oro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesa trying to mount his opponent but Oro defends it.
Vesa is taking a breather. Oro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vesa wants to work for an arm triangle but Oro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oro trying to control here.
Oro is refusing to be controlled, as Vesa sits in half guard.
Vesa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vesa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oro hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oro is desperately trying to improve his position but Vesa has a good base and remains in mount.
Vesa lands a big elbow.
Oro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vesa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oro is looking to escape.
Oro is working to get back to half guard.
Oro is squirming around, avoiding Vesa's attempts to control the action.
Vesa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vesa looking to control but Oro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oro is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vesa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vesa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oro shrugs it off.
Oro 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.
Oro is trying to stand.
Oro is staying active underneath Vesa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
Oro is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vesa prevents Oro from improving his position.
Oro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vesa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Vesa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heimo Vesa's cut.
That's time! Oro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vesa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vesa.
Vesa gets a takedown into half guard.
Vesa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oro keeping moving, preventing Vesa from controlling successfully.
Oro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vesa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vesa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vesa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oro keeping full guard, as Vesa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro working for submissions but it's allowed Vesa to get to half guard.
Vesa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vesa wants to pass the guard but Oro is defending well.
Vesa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oro is looking to improve his position.
Vesa winds up and cracks Oro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vesa trying to control the action but Oro is working from the bottom.
Oro looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vesa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oro is just riding it out for now. Vesa eventually gives up the hold.
Vesa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oro really wants to buck Vesa off and get back to his feet.
Vesa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesa with a couple of short strikes.
Oro is working to get back to half guard.
Vesa landing shots from mount.
Oro is rocked!
Vesa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oro looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Oro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Oro bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vesa and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Vesa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspar Gomez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspar Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Munoz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munoz preventing the sweep.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaspar Gomez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Munoz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez thumps Munoz with a low kick.
Munoz looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Munoz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Gomez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munoz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Munoz moves into full mount!
Munoz punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to hold on but Munoz pushes him away.
Gomez is squirming around, avoiding Munoz's attempts to control the action.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Munoz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gomez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gomez shrugs it off.
Gomez is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a couple of good shots and Gomez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gomez trying to control the position but Munoz manages to sink in the hooks.
Gomez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Munoz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gomez!
Gomez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
Munoz lands strikes from the back and Gomez isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kogata Munoz!
Kogata Munoz retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kogata Munoz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Avalon both land. Nice combination.
Avalon dives in and scores a takedown into Barbarossa's guard.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Barbarossa keeps moving.
Avalon has gone for a leg lock! Barbarossa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Avalon's guard.
Avalon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalon pulls Barbarossa in close to prevent any damage.
Avalon is looking to sweep but instead, Barbarossa has passed into half guard.
Barbarossa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Avalon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon wants to get back to full guard but Barbarossa has passed into side control.
Barbarossa decides to stand back up. Barbarossa steps back and let's Avalon get back to his feet.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Barbarossa avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Avalon lands.
Avalon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbarossa.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbarossa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbarossa.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbarossa manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Barbarossa misses.
Barbarossa needs to keep his hands up - Avalon had a free shot at his head there.
Barbarossa fails to land with a series of punches.
Avalon misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Avalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbarossa doesn't seem phased though.
Avalon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barbarossa was covering up waiting for the punch and Avalon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa is pulling down on Avalon's head to control his posture.
Avalon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbarossa gets back to half guard.
Avalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbarossa's head.
Avalon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbarossa is just riding it out for now. Avalon eventually gives up the hold.
Avalon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barbarossa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Avalon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Avalon!
James Avalon is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Avalon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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