 |
GCC: Sunday Night Slugfest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova's entrance music is I came to bring the pain!. A fine choice. Smiff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New born. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
149 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bova was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Smiff throws a push kick but Bova slaps the foot to one side.
Smiff lands a slapping body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bova.
Bova looks up at the clock and then as Smiff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Bova tries to score with some ground and pound. Smiff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bova working away.
Bova looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smiff is avoiding damage well.
Bova in side control, throwing shots but Smiff defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Bova cracks Smiff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bova looks up at the clock and then as Smiff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bova in side control, throwing shots but Smiff defends.
Bova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
Bova misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smiff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bova.
Bova tries to score with some ground and pound. Smiff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing strikes but Smiff manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bova being controlled for a moment.
Bova is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff wants to control but Bova is keeping him busy.
Bova manages to get back to half guard.
Smiff prevents Bova from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff controlling the action here.
Smiff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smiff looks gassed!
Smiff controlling the action here.
Bova misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Bova defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smiff is stalling here. Bova is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smiff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bova has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smiff dodges the ground and pound from Bova.
Bova postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bova with the ground and pound but Smiff regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bova 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.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Smiff.
Bova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Smiff misses.
Smiff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smiff misses with a double jab.
Smiff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smiff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bova shoots in for a takedown but Smiff shows good takedown defense.
Bova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bova is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smiff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Bova punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Bova.
Bova misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smiff tries to hold on but Bova pushes him away.
Bova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smiff hang on?
Bova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova looking to finish with strikes here!
Bova sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Bova.
Smiff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bova.
Bova raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Bova thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bova looking to finish Smiff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smiff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smiff?
Bova throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smiff because Bova loaded up on that one.
Bova sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tony Bova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bova wants to finish this one by submission but Smiff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova raining down shots from the mount!
Bova thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Bova.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bova sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bova dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bova misses with a takedown attempt - Smiff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smiff misses the target.
Tony Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Bova.
A jab lands there for Smiff.
A punch combination from Smiff misses.
Smiff misses with a wild combination.
Smiff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bova fails with the takedown.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff leaves Bova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bova.
Bova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Bova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bova thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
Bova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bova.
Bova winds up and cracks Smiff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bova throwing shots but Smiff is blocking nicely.
Bova thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bova fails with the takedown.
Smiff misses with a double jab.
Bova fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Bova avoids them all with ease.
Bova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smiff tries to avoid it but Bova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smiff to the ground. Smiff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bova thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
Bova with the ground and pound but Smiff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tony Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tony Bova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smiff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bova!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skylor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen God's gonna cut you down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
20
211 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Skylor Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan scores with a kick to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Logan.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Logan's guard.
Logan has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Logan wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Logan is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan clinches.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Skylor Smith has been cut.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Logan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Logan has the dominant position.
Logan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Logan avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Smith looks gassed!
Logan lands a nice knee to the body.
Logan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
That has opened up Skylor Smith's cut even more.
Logan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Logan.
Logan lands a nice knee to the body.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
The cut above Skylor Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Logan lands a knee to the head.
Skylor Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Logan lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Skylor Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Logan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between max payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minanda Passmoor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with max payne's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
164 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 0, fighting out of London, max payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Passmoor wants to stand and escape but instead payne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Passmoor tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passmoor keeping moving, preventing payne from controlling successfully.
payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
payne wanted to stand there but Passmoor had control of the position.
Passmoor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Passmoor clinches.
Passmoor pulls guard effortlessly.
Passmoor seems keen to control payne's posture.
payne wants to control from the top but Passmoor keeps moving.
payne stands and steps away. Passmoor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Passmoor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and payne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Passmoor!
payne throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Passmoor because payne loaded up on that one.
Passmoor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Passmoor is squirming around, avoiding payne's attempts to control the action.
Passmoor reaches up to try and control the position but payne seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Passmoor rolls and tries to escape and now payne has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor showing good submission defense here.
payne lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by payne.
payne doesn't have the hooks in and Passmoor manages to turn into his guard.
Passmoor trying to control the position from guard on top but payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
payne tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passmoor is aware though and is defending well.
payne is breathing heavily.
Passmoor trying to control the position from guard on top but payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passmoor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. payne is keeping the position for now.
payne looking for a triangle here. Passmoor is fighting it but it looks tight! payne pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Passmoor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). max payne!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brad Badd Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badd Azz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Came To Bring The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Badd Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, R Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers shoots for a double leg takedown but Badd Azz sprawls well. He's pushed Dekkers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dekkers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Badd Azz's guard.
Badd Azz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badd Azz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dekkers.
Dekkers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dekkers drops back looking for a leg! Badd Azz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Badd Azz manages to kick Dekkers off! Dekkers jumps back into Badd Azz's guard.
Badd Azz has his foot on Dekkers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dekkers works his way back into a safe position though.
Dekkers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Badd Azz is proving hard to escape from.
Dekkers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badd Azz striking off his back but it's not causing Dekkers any problems.
Badd Azz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Badd Azz shoots in for a takedown but Dekkers shows good takedown defense.
Dekkers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dekkers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Badd Azz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Badd Azz is breathing heavily.
Dekkers advances to mount.
Dekkers landing punches.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the head.
Badd Azz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dekkers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Badd Azz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dekkers.
A nice elbow there by Dekkers.
Dekkers raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Badd Azz?
Dekkers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Badd Azz hang on?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badd Azz can't escape the position.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the head.
Badd Azz is rocked!
Dekkers connects with a bit shot that sees Badd Azz covering up! More strikes from Dekkers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dekkers is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). R Dekkers!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=tQ90a_YKASk&feature=related. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
201 cm
25
299 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like William Bob has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bob trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wilson lands a big elbow.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson landing punches.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Bob is in trouble!
Wilson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Bob is in trouble!
Wilson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish 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!
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bob can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bob is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
Bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but Wilson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Bob is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bob can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bob taking shots to the head.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Bob is in a horrible position here. Wilson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with some strikes.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilson cracks Bob with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Wilson breaks from Bob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bob?
Wilson lands with some strikes.
Bob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Bob's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bob to see if he's OK.
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bob takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson controls the position.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob taking a bit of punishment here - Wilson scoring with strikes.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bob down.
Wilson advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson unloading with bombs!
Wilson looking to control but Bob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Bob can't escape the position.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Bob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bob?
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but Wilson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bob is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilson landing punches.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob can't escape the position.
Wilson controlling his opponent.
Wilson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bob did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bob tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson scoring with strikes but Bob is staying in there.
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bob can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bob taking shots to the head.
Bob'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.
Wilson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bob's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
William Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson has isolated one of Bob's arms. Bob looking to fight him off but Wilson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Wilson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Blessed!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Blessed.
Blessed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramsey doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramsey lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Brian Blessed has been cut.
Blessed is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a two punch combination.
Ramsey looks to land a combination but Blessed avoids it well.
Blessed lands a nice looking body shot.
Blessed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blessed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blessed is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blessed avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
Blessed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blessed tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blessed has managed to clinch.
Blessed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blessed working hard to break the clinch.
Ramsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramsey misses with a two punch combination.
Ramsey slips a jab and a cross from Blessed.
Blessed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brian Blessed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blessed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blessed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramsey on the side of the head.
Ramsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blessed.
Blessed moves in looking to clinch but Ramsey pushes him off.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey throws a series of punches but Blessed moves out of range.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Ramsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Blessed tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramsey looks to land a combination. Blessed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blessed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramsey in his tracks.
Ramsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blessed counters with a stiff right hand.
Blessed tries to clinch but Ramsey is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Ramsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blessed.
Ramsey misses with a body kick.
Blessed has managed to clinch.
Blessed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Ramsey is avoiding it.
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Blessed.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blessed.
Blessed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Blessed moves out of range.
Blessed throws a combination. Ramsey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blessed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blessed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blessed has managed to clinch.
Ramsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blessed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blessed tries to circle away but Ramsey has him pinned against the cage.
Blessed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blessed lands with a right to the head.
Ramsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blessed.
Ramsey misses with a few strikes there.
Troy Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blessed wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Blessed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramsey working hard to break the clinch.
Ramsey tries to pull guard but Blessed won't allow it.
Ramsey tries to pull guard but Blessed won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Blessed has double underhooks.
Blessed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Blessed tries to clinch there but Ramsey circles away.
Blessed tries to clinch there but Ramsey circles away.
Blessed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Blessed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blessed prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Blessed has double underhooks.
Blessed stops a takedown attempt from Ramsey.
Blessed tries to circle away but Ramsey has him pinned against the cage.
Blessed keeps control of Ramsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blessed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramsey prevents Blessed from breaking the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Blessed has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blessed wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blessed.
Blessed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blessed has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blessed scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Blessed has double underhooks.
Ramsey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blessed is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling him.
Ramsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blessed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blessed wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
Blessed can't break the clinch.
Blessed effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Blessed.
Blessed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blessed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blessed wants to clinch up but Ramsey keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Blessed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramsey trying to stall but Blessed improves his position.
Blessed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blessed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsey's efforts to push away.
Ramsey can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Blessed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
That's time! Ramsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blessed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramsey backs up against the cage.
Blessed tries to clinch there but Ramsey circles away.
Blessed connects with a right hand. Ramsey shakes it off.
Blessed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blessed moves into the clinch.
Ramsey manages to break the clinch.
Ramsey misses with the combination.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Blessed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blessed is looking to clinch.
Blessed digs a good hook to Ramsey's body.
Ramsey misses with a double jab
and Blessed counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsey is trying to force a seperation but Blessed has the dominant position.
Ramsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brian Blessed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blessed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Blessed.
Blessed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blessed throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick from Blessed misses.
Some wild striking there from Blessed.
Ramsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blessed.
Blessed swinging wildly here.
Blessed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blessed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Blessed scores with a four punch combination!
Ramsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blessed counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blessed.
Some wild striking there from Ramsey.
Blessed dodges the punch combination from Ramsey.
Blessed moves into range and clinches up with Ramsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey throws a nice looking combination but Blessed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blessed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blessed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blessed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blessed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blessed scores with a three punch combo!
Blessed swinging wildly here.
Ramsey blocks a head kick by Blessed.
Ramsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey scores with a push kick.
Ramsey misses with a combination
and Blessed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blessed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
Blessed clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Blessed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blessed swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blessed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blessed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troy Ramsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blessed rushes Ramsey and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey manages to break the clinch.
Ramsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blessed wants to clinch up but Ramsey keeps it at a distance.
Blessed wants to clinch.
Blessed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blessed blocks the body kick.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Blessed.
Blessed rushes Ramsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blessed wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
Blessed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blessed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blessed tries to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling the position.
Ramsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blessed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramsey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blessed.
Blessed tries to clinch up but Ramsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Blessed works over Ramsey's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blessed.
Ramsey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blessed is looking to clinch but Ramsey is avoiding it.
Ramsey misses with a combination
and Blessed moves into the clinch.
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blessed.
Blessed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blessed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Blessed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blessed scores with a jab.
Blessed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Ramsey misses.
Blessed tries to clinch up but Ramsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Blessed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramsey scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramsey avoids the attempt from Blessed to control.
Ramsey with the ground and pound from mount.
Blessed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramsey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blessed wants to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blessed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blessed tries to hold on but Ramsey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey working Blessed over with strikes here.
Ramsey prevents Blessed from getting the reversal.
Ramsey landing shots from mount.
Blessed can't escape the position.
Blessed wants to hold on but Ramsey pushes him away.
Blessed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramsey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blessed taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blessed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramsey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ramsey looking to finish Blessed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blessed!
Ramsey looking to ground and pound but Blessed is blocking nicely.
Ramsey looking to finish Blessed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blessed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramsey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ramsey lands a big shot there that rocks Blessed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blessed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramsey landing strikes from the mount and Blessed is in trouble!
Blessed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blessed is bucking up trying to escape but Ramsey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ramsey with shots to the head and body - Blessed looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramsey with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramsey punching from mount but Blessed doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramsey thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramsey lands a big elbow.
Blessed is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramsey has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramsey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blessed?
Blessed can't escape the position.
BOOM! Ramsey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Troy Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsey punching from mount but Blessed doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blessed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ramsey.
Ramsey looking to finish Blessed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blessed!
Blessed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ramsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blessed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blessed is bucking up trying to escape but Ramsey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ramsey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blessed because Ramsey loaded up on that one.
Ramsey has control of Blessed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blessed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blessed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ramsey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blessed tries to hold on but Ramsey postures up.
Brian Blessed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blessed looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Ramsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blessed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Blessed!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Kanobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGrady's choice of entrance music: Scotland The Brave. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
23
202 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Obi Kanobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, William McGrady!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanobi stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrady. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kanobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanobi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGrady looks gassed!
Kanobi presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanobi taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Kanobi.
Kanobi working McGrady over with knees to the body.
Kanobi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Kanobi.
Kanobi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGrady is defending well for now.
Kanobi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGrady.
McGrady managing to block the knees to the body from Kanobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanobi trying to land knees to the body.
McGrady managing to block the knees to the body from Kanobi.
Kanobi missing with knees to the body.
Kanobi lands a good knee to the midsection. McGrady won't want to take too many of those.
Kanobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanobi trying to land knees to the body.
McGrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanobi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanobi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGrady avoids it.
Kanobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Kanobi.
Kanobi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGrady avoids it.
Kanobi unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kanobi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanobi has hold of one of McGrady's legs. McGrady is fighting the takedown attempt but Kanobi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady wants to sweep but no luck.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Kanobi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kanobi wants to stand but McGrady has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanobi wants to stand but McGrady has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGrady throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McGrady throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanobi tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kanobi fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kanobi is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if McGrady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from McGrady there.
Kanobi is looking for a sweep. McGrady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanobi is trying to stand.
McGrady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kanobi is refusing to be controlled, as McGrady sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kanobi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Kanobi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanobi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanobi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kanobi tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
Kanobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanobi as he avoids it easily.
Kanobi tries to clinch up but McGrady circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
Obi Kanobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGrady.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
Kanobi tries to clinch up.
Kanobi tries to clinch up but McGrady circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanobi wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrady throws a shot from downtown. Kanobi moves away and avoids it.
Kanobi wants to clinch.
McGrady looks for a takedown but Kanobi sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanobi wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGrady looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanobi wants to clinch.
McGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Kanobi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanobi fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanobi tries to avoid it but McGrady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanobi to the ground. Kanobi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kanobi tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanobi tries to clinch but McGrady moves out of range.
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kanobi does no damage.
Kanobi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGrady.
Obi Kanobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGrady.
McGrady throws a jab when Kanobi was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kanobi tries to clinch but McGrady is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanobi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGrady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanobi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kanobi tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady slaps away a takedown attempt from Kanobi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGrady scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGrady performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGrady working Kanobi over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanobi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGrady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanobi tries to roll over but McGrady keeps him under control.
Kanobi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
William McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanobi has one foot on McGrady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McGrady keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanobi tries to clinch there but McGrady circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Kanobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William McGrady.
I think Kanobi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Kanobi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deicide - . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
|
182 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gray scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Antonio Davis has been cut.
Davis defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
A big right from Gray misses.
Davis slips a straight right by Gray.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Gray.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Gray.
Gray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antonio Davis's cut is getting worse.
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Gray.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Gray misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Davis shoots in.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gray.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mr Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well.
Davis moves nicely into side control.
Gray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
Gray is holding on to half guard well.
Gray is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Gray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davis is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray gets back to full guard.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis working the strikes but Gray uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gray is looking to escape.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well.
Gray kicks off Davis and gets to his feet.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Davis moves out of range as Gray strikes.
Gray scores with a hook.
Davis is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Gray.
Gray throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis blocks a jab.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gray swinging wildly here.
Gray lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antonio Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davis staying out of range there.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gray digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Antonio Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray lands a left and a right that send Davis crashing to the mat, dazed. Gray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gray 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gray!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hane Goshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry has chosen You Don't Know as his entrance music. Hane Goshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
22
164 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
184 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hane Goshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hendry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Goshi misses.
Hendry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goshi.
Goshi misses with the combination.
Goshi throws a lazy right hand but Hendry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goshi looks to land a left hand but Hendry moved out of range nicely.
Goshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Goshi scores with a nice strike.
Goshi misses with a few strikes there.
Goshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry slips under a jab.
Hendry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goshi.
Goshi throws a nice looking combination but Hendry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshi looks to land a right hand but Hendry moved out of range.
Goshi throws a jab when Hendry was well out of range.
Goshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendry.
Hendry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goshi.
A swing and a miss from Goshi.
The fighters circling - Goshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hane Goshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goshi looks to land a right hand but Hendry moved out of range.
Hendry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Goshi finds it's way through Hendry's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goshi throws an overhand right that lands on Hendry's shoulder, as Hendry tries to avoid the shot.
Goshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hendry on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Goshi misses its intended target.
Goshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goshi throws a hook but Hendry avoids it easily.
Goshi throws a right hand that Hendry ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendry also avoids with ease.
Hendry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goshi.
Goshi throws a series of punches but Hendry avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Goshi misses.
Goshi takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Goshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendry's hands.
Goshi lands the left hand.
Hendry looks for a takedown but Goshi sprawls well.
Goshi takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
Goshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendry.
Hane Goshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hendry.
Goshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendry ducks under a wild hook from Goshi.
Goshi throws a hook but Hendry avoids it easily.
Goshi swinging wildly here.
Goshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goshi misses the shot to the body.
Hendry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goshi misses with a wild body shot.
Goshi misses with a straight left.
Hendry defending well as Goshi loads up on a big left hand.
Goshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goshi pinned against the cage. Goshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendry blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hane Goshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goshi loads up on a big right hand but Hendry slips the punch.
Hendry fails with the takedown.
Goshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goshi throws a good cross that connects.
Goshi throws a hook but Hendry avoids it easily.
Goshi misses with an uppercut.
Goshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goshi. Hendry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendry momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Goshi.
Goshi stuns Hendry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goshi misses with the combination.
Hendry ducks under a wild hook from Goshi.
Goshi takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
Goshi throws a jab when Hendry was well out of range.
Hendry gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendry wants to free his trapped foot but Goshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendry is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goshi is trying to stand up here but Hendry is controlling him well.
Hendry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goshi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hendry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hendry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goshi is pushing Hendry's head away, looking to escape. Hendry manages to hold on to the position though.
Hendry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hendry is breathing heavily.
Goshi tries to bench press Hendry off him but Hendry keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goshi wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hendry has hold of Goshi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Goshi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hendry cranks the arm and Goshi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Goshi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Hendry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
23% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stones has chosen I came to bring the pain! as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
199 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Stones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stones misses with a wild combination.
Punkkari misses with a double jab.
Punkkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punkkari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stones. No joy for Punkkari on that attempt.
Punkkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Punkkari connects with a right hand. Stones shakes it off.
Punkkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punkkari moves in looking to clinch but Stones pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stones.
Punkkari shoots in for a takedown but Stones shows good takedown defense.
Punkkari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puukko Punkkari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stones misses with a combination
and Punkkari counters with a thumping low kick.
Punkkari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Punkkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punkkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Stones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punkkari is looking to clinch but Stones is avoiding it.
Stones misses with a double jab
and Punkkari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Punkkari has Stones in his guard.
Stones is looking to stand up but Punkkari won't let him.
Punkkari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Punkkari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Punkkari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari blocks Stones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Punkkari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punkkari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Punkkari has hold of Stones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stones wants to hold on but Punkkari pushes him away.
Punkkari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Punkkari is trying to get an arm triangle but Stones is defending well.
Stones throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Punkkari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Punkkari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stones is trying to escape and Punkkari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Punkkari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Puukko Punkkari!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
