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HFC 19 - Speed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miles Awsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Tickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Tickle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Awsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Tickle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Awsome swings for the body but Tickle moves out of range.
Awsome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Awsome.
Tickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Awsome dodges the punch combination from Tickle.
Tickle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Awsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Tickle fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Tickle.
Tickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Tickle. Those never looked like landing.
Awsome moves away from the strike by Tickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Awsome is just out of range.
Tickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Awsome connects with a nice looking jab.
Awsome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tickle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Tickle.
Tickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Awsome lands a left and a right that send Tickle crashing to the mat, dazed. Awsome thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awsome looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickle is just out of range.
Awsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tickle.
Tickle misses with a two punch combination.
Awsome looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickle is just out of range.
Billy Tickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tickle is rocked!
Awsome is looking to wear down Tickle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awsome.
Tickle is still on wobbly legs! Can Awsome finish him?
Tickle walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tickle limp body while Awsome jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles Awsome!
Our winner, Miles Awsome, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xia Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Kulot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xia Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kulot as Yaj shoots in.
Yaj explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Xia Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj forces Kulot back against the cage and clinches.
Yaj displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulot up against the cage.
Kulot working Yaj over with knees to the body.
Kulot landing knees to the body.
Kulot stops a takedown attempt from Yaj.
Yaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulot lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonny Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xia Yaj.
Kulot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Yaj blocks with his arms.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Yaj blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj fails to pull guard.
Yaj has Kulot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj wants a takedown.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kulot misses with a knee strike.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Kulot missing with knees to the body.
Yaj jumps guard.
Yaj is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is looking for a triangle but Kulot pushes his legs off easily.
Yaj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Kulot wants to stand but Yaj is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yaj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulot's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaj on the ground.
Yaj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kulot wants to stand but Yaj is controlling the position.
Yaj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yaj stands up and waves to Kulot to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj drives through with a takedown into Kulot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yaj is pushing down on Kulot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulot is fighting to maintain full guard but Yaj has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yaj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulot sees it coming and defends easily.
Yaj is working for a kimura but Kulot is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulot is trying to stand up here but Yaj is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yaj trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xia Yaj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Kulot avoids nicely.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Kulot.
Yaj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kulot's guard.
Kulot being controlled here, momentarily.
Yaj prevents Kulot from getting back to his feet.
Yaj passes Kulot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Xia Yaj hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulot thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Kulot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Kulot.
Sonny Kulot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yaj showed some decent athleticism there.
Yaj is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kulot tries to kick Yaj off but Yaj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yaj wants to stand but Kulot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yaj connects with a nice short shot to Kulot's temple.
Yaj performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yaj winds up and cracks Kulot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kulot wants to get back to his feet.
Yaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yaj seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yaj seems to be looking for submissions.
Yaj decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kulot sprawls well initially but Yaj persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yaj works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj in side control, throwing shots but Kulot defends.
Kulot tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yaj pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yaj content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xia Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yaj fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kulot to the ground. Yaj is now in Kulot's guard.
Yaj stands and steps away. Kulot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Yaj with that takedown attempt.
Kulot tries to sprawl but Yaj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kulot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yaj decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kulot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulot swivels and escapes.
Sonny Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xia Yaj.
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Kulot.
Kulot looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Yaj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kulot back to the cage. Yaj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kulot misses with a body shot.
Kulot throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Yaj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulot tries to kick Yaj off but Yaj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yaj stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kulot to get to his feet.
Sonny Kulot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot throws a head kick that misses.
Kulot tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Kulot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Yaj tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulot prevents it.
Kulot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaj.
Kulot tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Kulot back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulot missing with knees to the body.
Kulot has Yaj pressed against the cage, preventing Yaj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Kulot.
Kulot misses with a knee strike.
Yaj decides to pull guard.
Yaj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kulot!
Kulot wants to get back to his feet.
Yaj tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yaj tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulot wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yaj controlling the pace for now.
Xia Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kulot is in a horrible position here. Yaj smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xia Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xia Yaj!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ant (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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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ant!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken cracks a nice hook into Ant's ribs.
Ant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ant scores with a jab.
Walken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will Walken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ant. Walken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ant circles away.
Walken slips a jab and a cross from Ant.
Walken takes a swing at Ant's ribcage but misses.
Walken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walken misses with a lunging right hand
and Ant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ant wants to control from the top but Walken keeps moving.
Ant stopping the sweep attempt from Walken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ant landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ant distracts Walken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ant throws a big elbow that misses.
Ant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ant passes Walken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walken taking some punishment here, with Ant in his half guard.
Ant throws a strike but Walken avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ant on the ground.
Ant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ant throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ant throws a big right hand that misses.
Ant landing with the ground and pound.
Ant landing some decent shots from guard.
Walken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ant landing with the ground and pound.
Walken being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ant trying to control the position from guard on top but Walken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walken looking for a sweep. Not yet Walken, not yet.
Ant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ant working some strikes from top position.
Ant is pushing down on Walken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walken is fighting to maintain full guard but Ant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ant throwing shots but Walken is blocking nicely.
Ant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ant lands strikes from half guard.
Ant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walken's head.
Ant trying to control from half guard but Walken is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walken is trying to maintain the position but Ant is very close to passing his half guard.
Ant seems to be looking for submissions.
Ant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walken missing with a left hand there. Ant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Ant misses.
Walken just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Ant as Walken shoots in.
Walken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ant was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
Ant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walken as he avoids it easily.
Ant misses with a wild body shot.
Ant misses with a jab to the body
and Walken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walken to the mat! Walken manages to get full guard.
Ant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walken wants to sweep but no luck.
Ant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walken keeping moving, preventing Ant from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walken trying to keep a closed guard but Ant is proving a slippery customer.
Ant content to stall in guard here.
Ant with a nice head shot there.
Ant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ant with a nice head shot there.
Ant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ant throws a strike but Walken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ant has his feet on Walken's thighs here. He's pushed Walken off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Walken screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Ant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Senju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Senju has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ming Lee's chin.
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215 lbs
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211 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanamichi Senju!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senju thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Senju's guard.
Senju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Senju is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Senju has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Senju's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senju wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is pushing down on Senju's leg trying to pass to half guard. Senju is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee 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.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Senju sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Senju is in no mood to give up.
Senju takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senju is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Senju keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Senju to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Senju shrugs it off.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Senju has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee dominating with strikes here.
Lee lands a couple of good shots and Senju has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Senju's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Senju knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Senju for a finish.
Lee scores with strikes from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lee connects with a big shot to the side of Senju's head.
Senju is trapped and Lee is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lee lands a shot to the head.
Senju tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee with shots to the head and body - Senju looks very uncomfortable down there.
Senju is rocked!
Lee postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Senju in real trouble here! The ref calls for Senju to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ming Lee!
A relieved looking Ming Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Ruskov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruskov tries to clinch up.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruskov shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Ruskov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Ruskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freeman tries to work over Ruskov's front leg with a kick but Ruskov checks it.
Freeman gets a clinch.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman gets a clinch.
Ruskov misses with a knee strike.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Ruskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freeman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruskov's head.
Ruskov is looking to clinch.
Ruskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruskov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Connor Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Ruskov.
Ruskov wants to stall.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Freeman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freeman lands with a nice body punch.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman lands a nice hook to Ruskov's body. Ruskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman scores with a nice strike.
Freeman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruskov has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruskov's half guard.
Ruskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ruskov controls his leg.
Ruskov pushes Freeman off looking to stand but Freeman dives back in and keeps control.
Freeman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ruskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruskov looks winded!
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruskov gets caught napping as Freeman dives in and scores a takedown. Ruskov manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruskov has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Ruskov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freeman cracks Ruskov with an open hand slap.
Freeman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ruskov drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freeman counters with a left and a right that stings Ruskov.
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freeman is looking to wear down Ruskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruskov's head.
Nice jab there from Freeman.
Freeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruskov is rocked!
Ruskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman lands a jab.
Ruskov is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Ruskov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Ruskov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruskov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
Freeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Freeman moves out of range of the body kick.
Connor Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruskov tries to clinch but Freeman moves away
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman lands a slapping body shot.
Ruskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Connor Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman digs a good hook to Ruskov's body.
Freeman drives through and clinches with Ruskov against the cage.
Ruskov tries to pull guard but Freeman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruskov drops back down to his feet.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Freeman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Freeman. That snapped Ruskov's head back.
Freeman gets a double leg takedown into Ruskov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruskov is breathing heavily.
Freeman stands and steps away. Ruskov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruskov tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruskov somewhat.
Connor Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Ruskov.
Freeman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freeman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruskov is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Connor Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two 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!
Freeman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freeman motions for Ruskov to come forward. Freeman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman digs a good hook to Ruskov's body.
Freeman throws a one two combo.
Freeman tries a low kick but Ruskov avoids it.
Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruskov in his tracks.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a hook to the body. Ruskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruskov tries to clinch but Freeman moves away
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freeman lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freeman, as that shot connected.
Jab by Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman lands a two punch combo.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Jab by Freeman.
Ruskov fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruskov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Freeman lands.
Ruskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Ruskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freeman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruskov throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman forces Ruskov back against the cage and clinches.
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruskov to the ground. Freeman is now in Ruskov's guard.
Ruskov is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Freeman passes Ruskov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freeman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Freeman connects with a single shot there.
Ruskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman.
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!
Freeman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freeman lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruskov misses with a leg kick.
Ruskov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freeman scores with a nice right hand.
Freeman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruskov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Freeman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruskov's head backwards.
Freeman punishes Ruskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruskov can do to turn this around?
Ruskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freeman. Freeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman lands a nice looking body shot.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.
Ruskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman gets a double leg takedown into Ruskov's guard.
Freeman stands up from Ruskov's guard - Freeman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Freeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruskov with a poor takedown
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Ruskov.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freeman gets a clinch.
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Freeman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Freeman.
Freeman connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a jab. Ruskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freeman lands a slapping body shot.
Freeman feints a jab promting Ruskov to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruskov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruskov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Freeman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruskov.
Freeman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruskov wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruskov is working an open guard so Freeman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vitor Ruskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Freeman finds it's target.
Freeman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freeman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Freeman!
A relieved looking Connor Freeman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Alexandros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seok Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Hektor Alexandros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Seok Man Choi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandros moves into the clinch successfully.
Choi looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandros is blocking nicely.
Alexandros lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandros trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandros scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexandros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Alexandros lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandros.
Choi misses with a knee strike.
Choi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexandros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Alexandros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandros connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandros tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Choi prevents a body shot from Alexandros.
Alexandros with a knee to the head.
Alexandros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Alexandros.
Alexandros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandros looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandros is defending well for now.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandros is blocking nicely.
Alexandros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
Alexandros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexandros lands a good knee to the midsection. Choi won't want to take too many of those.
Choi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Choi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros misses with a knee strike.
Choi tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandros avoids the damage to the body.
Choi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandros avoids it.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexandros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros lands a left hand.
Alexandros can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choi avoids it.
Choi misses with a knee strike.
Choi lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandros won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandros.
Alexandros scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandros landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Choi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandros.
Alexandros gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandros.
Alexandros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandros misses with a body punch.
Choi looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandros is blocking nicely.
Choi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi missing with knees to the body.
Choi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Choi takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Choi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Alexandros lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros landing knees to the head.
Choi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandros avoids it.
Choi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexandros managing to block the knees to the body from Choi.
Alexandros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Choi tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandros avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandros with a knee to the head.
Alexandros tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi with a knee to the head.
Alexandros with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Choi obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Choi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandros works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Alexandros lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Hektor Alexandros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Choi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alexandros.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandros finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Choi looks to throw a body kick
and Alexandros counters with a big head kick but Choi shrugs it off.
Choi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexandros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexandros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choi has time to react.
Alexandros moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexandros tries to clinch up.
Alexandros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandros.
Alexandros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexandros connects with a leg kick. Choi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!
Alexandros feints and then cracks Choi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choi down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
Choi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexandros moves out of range of the body kick from Choi.
Alexandros jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Choi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alexandros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros thuds a left hand into Choi's body.
Alexandros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandros throws a sloppy head kick
and Choi counters with a solid body kick.
Choi slips a straight right by Alexandros.
Alexandros throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Alexandros.
Alexandros avoids the head kick by Choi.
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!
Choi tries to land a front kick but Alexandros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandros. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choi slips a jab from Alexandros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi instigates a clinch.
Alexandros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Choi.
Alexandros tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Choi trying to land knees to the body.
Choi misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Alexandros.
Choi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choi misses with a knee strike.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Choi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandros.
Alexandros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexandros obliges.
A knee to the head by Alexandros.
Knees in the clinch landing for Choi.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Alexandros lands a knee to the body.
Choi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros with a knee to the head.
Choi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Choi is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks with his arms.
Hektor Alexandros has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexandros obliges.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandros blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandros lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Choi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexandros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandros is leaning against Choi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Alexandros dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alexandros connects with a leg kick. Choi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Alexandros finds it's way through Choi's defenses.
Alexandros throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandros pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexandros landing knees to the body.
Choi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandros is defending well for now.
Choi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandros blocks it with crossed arms.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks with his arms.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandros scores with a knee to the head.
Alexandros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexandros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexandros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandros with a knee to the head.
Alexandros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandros takes a knee right on the jaw!
Choi looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandros is blocking nicely.
Alexandros tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandros blocks it with crossed arms.
Choi tries a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks it.
Alexandros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexandros scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandros.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Choi trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
Seok Man Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandros is blocking nicely.
Choi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandros in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexandros lands a good knee to the midsection. Choi won't want to take too many of those.
Choi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandros blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandros landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexandros lands a knee to the head.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Choi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandros is defending well for now.
Alexandros misses with a knee to the head.
Choi with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandros.
Alexandros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexandros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandros connects with a knee to the head.
Alexandros avoiding damage as Choi throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandros connects with a knee to the head.
Alexandros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandros misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandros managing to block the knees to the body from Choi.
Alexandros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandros trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandros takes a knee to the side of the body.
Choi lands a knee to the head.
Alexandros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Choi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandros blocks with his arms.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Alexandros.
Choi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandros scores with a knee to the head.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Choi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Choi connects with a knee to the head.
Alexandros landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexandros scores with a knee to the head.
Choi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandros is defending well for now.
Alexandros using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Choi misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandros connects with a knee to the head.
Alexandros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Choi scores with a knee to the head.
Alexandros avoiding damage as Choi throws knees to the body.
Choi tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandros avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexandros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Choi lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandros won't want to take too many of those.
Alexandros tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
Alexandros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hektor Alexandros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandros has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Alexandros!
During a confident post fight interview, Hektor Alexandros 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garry Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Guevera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garry Powders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Guevera's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powders throws a body punch but Guevera moves out of range.
Powders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guevera defends well and Powders ends up having to push Guevera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guevera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guevera was well out of range. Poor timing from Powders.
Guevera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powders but Powders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guevera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powders.
Guevera shoots and misses
and Powders counters with a shoot takedown. Guevera fights it but they end up in guard.
Garry Powders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Guevera.
Guevera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Powders is defending well. Guevera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Powders has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Guevera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Guevera!
Mario Guevera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seed has chosen Drunken Master as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Seed!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simpson, pushing him back against the cage.
Seed lands a takedown into guard.
Seed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simpson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Seed doesn't defend quickly enough and Simpson has managed to lock this one up! Can Seed escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simpson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Greenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Greenberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greenberg wants to sweep here but Mcdonald controlling him for the moment.
Greenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcdonald on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Archie Greenberg just wasn't active enough.
Greenberg punishes Mcdonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Greenberg scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greenberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcdonald is rocked!
It looks like Danny Mcdonald has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Greenberg as Mcdonald shoots in.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenberg as he jumps to the side.
Mcdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenberg's waist but Greenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcdonald off to one side.
Archie Greenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mcdonald.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Greenberg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Greenberg against the cage but Greenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald fails to land the takedown.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but Greenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greenberg cracks Mcdonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenberg cracks Mcdonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Greenberg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcdonald to stand back up!
Mcdonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Greenberg finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Greenberg! Mcdonald is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Greenberg!
Our winner, Archie Greenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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