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Galaxy 71: To The Gallows PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Narstie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo Sells told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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284 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Narstie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojo Sells!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Narstie.
Sells has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jojo Sells has been cut.
Narstie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Big Narstie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sells throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Narstie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sells is in Narstie's guard.
Narstie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Narstie tries to get out of the position.
Sells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sells throws a big right hand that misses.
Sells throwing strikes but missing.
Sells drops back, looking for a kneebar! Narstie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Narstie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Narstie!
Sells manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sells throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sells works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narstie has left one of his arms exposed and Sells doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Narstie screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jojo Sells!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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232 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek wants to clinch.
Misiek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riordan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Misiek is defended easily by Riordan.
Nice defenses there by Misiek.
Riordan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Misiek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Misiek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Misiek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Misiek defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Riordan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Riordan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Misiek works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands with a punch from half guard.
Misiek trying to get back to full guard but Riordan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Riordan looking to ground and pound but Misiek is blocking nicely.
Misiek working to try and regain half guard.
Misiek tries to lock up and control but Riordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riordan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Riordan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Misiek?
Misiek is rocked!
It looks like Rafael Misiek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Riordan! Misiek is hurt baaadly! Riordan is firing away with more strikes - Misiek is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between SasH Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, SasH Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hemingway has his takedown stuffed
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hemingway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemingway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hemingway working for a triangle but Koltun defends it easily.
Koltun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun passes Hemingway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koltun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hemingway wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun is pressing down on Hemingway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hemingway is holding on for now.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Hemingway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemingway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hemingway wants to get back to his feet.
Hemingway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hemingway looking for subs from the bottom but Koltun mounts him!
Koltun looking to secure an arm triangle but Hemingway defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway taking shots to the head.
Koltun trying to control but Hemingway is having none of it.
Koltun working the ground and pound effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koltun landing punches.
Hemingway tries to reverse the position but Koltun maintains control.
Hemingway throwing hammer fists to the chest of Koltun. What's that going to do exactly?
Hemingway is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hemingway is rocked!
Koltun postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hemingway badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Koltun around the waist but Koltun pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Koltun is the winner by TKO! Koltun jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Salace had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 lbs
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206 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godley!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace looking to score a takedown here. Godley is defending well but Salace drives through and ends up in Godley's guard.
Godley 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.
Salace throwing strikes from guard but Godley blocks nicely.
Salace preventing the sweep.
Salace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godley is trying to keep Salace in close.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Godley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace postures up.
Salace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salace works over Godley with some ground and pound from guard.
Salace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salace stands up over Godley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace stands and throws Godley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Godley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godley is looking to regain half guard here but Salace keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godley keeps working.
Salace 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.
Godley tries to improve position but can't.
Salace lands an elbow.
Godley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salace connects with a decent elbow.
Godley is looking to regain half guard here but Salace keeps moving and retains side control.
Salace scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace wants to control but Godley is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godley can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Godley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Godley is looking to regain half guard here but Salace keeps moving and retains side control.
Salace working the ground and pound from side control.
Godley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salace controls the position from side control.
Godley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salace lands a nice forearm strike.
Salace scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Godley to see if he's OK.
Godley is rocked!
Salace cracks Godley with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salace immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Godley is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Salace!
A very excited looking Simon Salace rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaune Scally acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
William Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scally tries to keep at a distance but Eriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scally goes for a takedown attempt but Eriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scally moves out of range as Eriksson throws a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eriksson.
Scally regains half guard.
Eriksson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scally actively working from the bottom here.
Scally looking for submissions off his back.
Scally looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scally looking for submissions off his back.
Scally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eriksson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson tries to stand and escape but Scally is controlling the position.
Scally tries to roll over but Eriksson keeps him under control.
Eriksson slows the pace down in half guard.
Scally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eriksson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scally missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scally regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eriksson controls the pace.
Scally is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Scally has his foot on Eriksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eriksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Scally looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Scally keeps moving.
Eriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scally looks winded!
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!
Eriksson controlling from the top position.
Scally striking off his back but it's not causing Eriksson any problems.
Scally looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eriksson passes into half guard.
Scally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Scally is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaune Scally will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scally did well to prevent Eriksson getting side control.
Shaune Scally has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scally regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scally throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eriksson uses it to pass to side control.
Eriksson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scally is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Scally is looking for a sweep.
Scally looking for a sweep but Eriksson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Eriksson controlling from the full mount.
Scally is looking to improve his position but Eriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson controlling the pace for now.
Scally is looking to improve his position but Eriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Scally gets back to half guard.
Eriksson is taking a breather. Scally 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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scally looking for a kimura from the bottom but Eriksson passes into side control!
Scally is not content to let Eriksson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scally is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eriksson off and has taken his back!
Eriksson tries to roll but Scally sticks to his back.
Eriksson showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scally working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Eriksson turns into Scally and is now in his guard.
Scally working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eriksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eriksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scally looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily.
Scally is breathing heavily.
Eriksson content to stall in guard here.
Eriksson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Scally has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eriksson is looking to defend but Scally has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eriksson! Scally pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eriksson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaune Scally!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozzie Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ozzie Castillo has been cut.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Castillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo misses with a combination
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Castillo misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ozzie Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo looks winded!
Castillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castillo's sensitive parts.
Barnes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castillo sprawling to the canvas! Castillo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barnes finish him?!
Castillo is rocked!
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes finds Castillo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Castillo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Barnes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Castillo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Barnes!
After winning the bout, John Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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211 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel looks for a takedown but Frazier sprawls well.
Rommel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rommel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rommel thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rommel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rommel misses with a takedown
and Frazier counters with a three punch combo that has Rommel backing up. Rommel nods at Frazier to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramstein Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rommel clinches with his opponent.
Frazier jumps guard.
Frazier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rommel is controlling him.
Rommel trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Rommel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frazier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rommel prevents Frazier from getting back to his feet.
Rommel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frazier pushes Rommel off and gets back to his feet.
Rommel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Rommel or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier which made him look bad.
Rommel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rommel has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rommel misses with a takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier stuffs the takedown.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel dives in and grabs Frazier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frazier pushes down on Rommel's head and hops out.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Rommel's head but Rommel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Rommel is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Rommel shoots in.
Rommel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Rommel.
Rommel is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rommel at a distance.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier throws a jab when Rommel was well out of range.
Rommel tries for a takedown but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jerome Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rommel shoots in but Frazier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel shoots in looking for a takedown but Frazier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rommel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frazier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rommel.
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Rommel throws a solid leg kick but Frazier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rommel.
Frazier slaps away a takedown attempt from Rommel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Rommel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rommel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frazier pinned against the cage. Frazier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rommel.
Rommel shoots in but Frazier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Rommel closes the distance and clinches up with Frazier, looking for a takedown. Rommel pushes Frazier against the cage but Frazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rommel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frazier but Frazier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frazier digs a good body shot into Rommel's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Frazier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Rommel shoots in.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ramstein Rommel has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rommel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramstein Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rommel tries for a takedown but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rommel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rommel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel tries to clinch up.
Jerome Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frazier but Frazier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frazier swinging wildly here.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rommel counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier scores with a jab to the head.
Rommel closes the distance but Frazier moves to the side
and Frazier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rommel shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Rommel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Rommel moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel has a takedown stuffed.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rommel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frazier slaps away a takedown attempt from Rommel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Rommel knows he should have avoided that one.
Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rommel.
Rommel seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Frazier shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rommel is backing up but Frazier catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rommel covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Frazier Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Frazier!
A very excited looking Jerome Frazier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Couture changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture advances position into side control!
Couture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson parries the strikes from Couture easily there. Couture is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilson to escape.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Couture trying to control from Wilson's half guard. Wilson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Couture misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Couture avoids the head kick by Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Couture misses.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture is looking to pass into half guard but Wilson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilson is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Couture looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wilson is defending well. Couture quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wilson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Couture celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Couture!
Luke Couture very nearly forgot to thank Fight Night Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Sakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homero Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakkinen's entrance music is Rotten Sound - Burden. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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193 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikko Sakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Homero Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacerda somewhat.
Lacerda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Lacerda coming out on top.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses.
Lacerda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses.
Lacerda avoids the body shot from Sakkinen.
Lacerda tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacerda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sakkinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Sakkinen's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacerda stopping the sweep attempt from Sakkinen.
Lacerda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacerda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakkinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakkinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakkinen!
Sakkinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda is looking to regain half guard here but Sakkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lacerda seems a little lost for a moment, as Sakkinen dominates the positioning.
Sakkinen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lacerda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakkinen's head.
Lacerda shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacerda throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Lacerda with that takedown attempt.
Mikko Sakkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homero Lacerda.
Lacerda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakkinen clobbers Lacerda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacerda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lacerda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacerda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Sakkinen blocks a head kick by Lacerda.
Sakkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacerda.
Lacerda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacerda cracks Sakkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakkinen is rocked!
Sakkinen switches off momentarily and Lacerda cracks him with a monster right hand! Sakkinen topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Lacerda dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Lacerda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homero Lacerda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Homero Lacerda waved his t-shirt featuring Fight Night Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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