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LMMA 20: The Big One PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mitchell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Morgan throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mitchell throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mitchell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fergus Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morgan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Morgan controls the position.
Morgan lands a strong strike to the head of Mitchell. That's dazed him! Morgan looking to finish here. Mitchell is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Morgan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Morgan!
A victorious Eric Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Velttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Velttonen's choice of entrance music: Ultra Bra - Hauki. This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Velttonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell lands a nice hook to Velttonen's body. Velttonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Caldwell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Velttonen missing with a left hand there. Caldwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caldwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velttonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Velttonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Velttonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velttonen throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Velttonen.
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velttonen.
Velttonen shoots for a takedown but Caldwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caldwell clinches with his opponent.
Velttonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caldwell can't break the clinch.
Velttonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jimmy Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Velttonen.
Velttonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velttonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Caldwell is trying to keep an underhook but Velttonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velttonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caldwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldwell is trying is best to control the position here.
Caldwell is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Velttonen is tapping! Great win for Caldwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Caldwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Caldwell 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Dragic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yster Best's chin.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dragic misses.
Dragic scores with a nice body kick.
Dragic misses with a straight left.
Best slips under a jab from Dragic.
Dragic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragic connects with a right hand. Best shakes it off.
It looks like Yster Best has been cut.
Dragic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Best avoids the head kick by Dragic.
Dragic lands with an uppercut that bounces Best off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragic throws a big shot that misses.
Dragic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Best moves out of range as Dragic throws a body kick.
Dragic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Best moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic is pressed up against the cage. Best has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragic down to the mat. Dragic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Best steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragic.
Best moves out of range as Dragic strikes.
A head kick misses from Dragic.
Best lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragic keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragic lands a big right hand that sends Best crashing to the mat! Dragic stays standing though and waves Best back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragic throws a head kick but Best moves out of range.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Dragic.
Dragic drops Best with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Best looks back up at him and smiles so Dragic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Best is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Best is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragic finish him?
Dragic cracks Best with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragan Dragic!
A pretty intense looking Dragan Dragic took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman throws a big shot that misses.
Ciccone thows a body shot but no joy.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciccone.
Ciccone scores with the left hand. Whitman knows he should have avoided that one.
Whitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman throws a head kick but Ciccone moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciccone.
Whitman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Whitman connects with a nice looking jab.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Whitman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ciccone.
Ciccone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whitman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Whitman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ciccone working the ground and pound.
Ciccone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whitman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Whitman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ciccone fails to land the takedown.
Whitman throws a head kick but Ciccone moves out of range.
Whitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitman throws a right and a left that Ciccone avoids nicely.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ciccone misses.
Whitman defending well as Ciccone loads up on a big left hand.
Ciccone tries for a takedown but Whitman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciccone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitman looks to land a combination but Ciccone avoids it well.
Whitman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ciccone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitman throws a series of punches but Ciccone moves out of range.
Whitman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whitman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciccone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitman looks to land a right hand but Ciccone moved out of range.
Whitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Whitman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitman misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Whitman's head coaches at Allstars MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitman lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Whitman.
Ciccone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitman catches Ciccone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ciccone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitman trying to keep a closed guard but Ciccone is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone postures up and lands a big shot to Whitman's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ciccone prevents Whitman from getting back to his feet.
Whitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciccone.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ciccone is in close to Whitman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Ciccone from controlling successfully.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet but Ciccone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ciccone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitman wants to stand but Ciccone is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ciccone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciccone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitman's head.
Whitman is looking to stand up but Ciccone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ciccone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ciccone connects with a couple of short punches.
Ciccone tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitman is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciccone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciccone throwing strikes but missing.
Ciccone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ciccone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ciccone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciccone won't allow Whitman to get back to his feet.
Whitman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciccone manages to get himself to full guard.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Whitman from controlling successfully.
Whitman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrico Ciccone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitman lands a nice looking body shot.
Whitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitman misses with a few strikes there.
Ciccone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitman looks to land a combination but Ciccone avoids it well.
Ciccone blocks a head kick by Whitman.
No joy there for Whitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Whitman misses.
Whitman stuffs the takedown.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Danga de danga de dang - Whitman scores with a four punch combination!
Whitman tests Ciccone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charles Whitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciccone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciccone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitman's guard.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ciccone is controlling him.
Ciccone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ciccone lands a couple of elbows.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Ciccone from controlling successfully.
Whitman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ciccone distracts Whitman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ciccone scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciccone won't allow Whitman to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ciccone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciccone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciccone working some strikes from top position.
Ciccone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ciccone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Ciccone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitman has momentary wrist control but Ciccone slips an elbow through the middle.
Enrico Ciccone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ciccone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitman's head.
Ciccone postures up in Whitman's guard and throws a big left but Whitman blocks it.
Ciccone wants to pass the guard but Whitman is keeping the position.
Ciccone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciccone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitman wants to stand up but Ciccone is controlling him.
Ciccone lands a couple of digs.
Ciccone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ciccone landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciccone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ciccone preventing the sweep.
Whitman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ciccone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ciccone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciccone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ciccone is breathing heavily.
Whitman is trying is best to control the position here.
Whitman is trying to stand back up but Ciccone is controlling him
Nice strikes from Ciccone there.
Whitman controlling the position well.
Whitman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciccone is working for a submission of some sort.
Whitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciccone.
Whitman pushes Ciccone off looking to stand but Ciccone dives back in and keeps control.
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. Ciccone connects with a nice short shot to Whitman's temple.
Whitman is trying to stand up here but Ciccone is controlling him well.
Ciccone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whitman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciccone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitman's head.
Whitman is trying to stand up here but Ciccone is controlling him well.
Ciccone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ciccone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ciccone prevents Whitman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Whitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt - Whitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whitman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciccone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whitman clobbers Ciccone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ciccone misses with a straight right.
Whitman stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciccone. Ciccone gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone avoids the head kick by Whitman.
Whitman stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciccone. Ciccone gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Whitman.
Ciccone dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciccone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitman after a bit of a struggle.
Ciccone has Whitman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone is working for takedown but Whitman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ciccone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciccone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciccone.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitman scores with a three punch combo!
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitman lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ciccone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitman's head.
Ciccone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet but Ciccone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciccone postures up and lands a big shot to Whitman's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Ciccone from controlling successfully.
Whitman wants to stand up but Ciccone is controlling him.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciccone trying to control but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Whitman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ciccone stops Whitman from standing up.
Ciccone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitman kicks Ciccone off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Whitman.
Whitman thows a body shot but no joy.
Enrico Ciccone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitman throws a nice looking combination but Ciccone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciccone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ciccone is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitman wants to stand but Ciccone is controlling the position.
Ciccone working some strikes from top position.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ciccone trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciccone is stalling in the full guard.
Whitman wants to stand and escape but Ciccone is having none of it.
Ciccone wants to control from the top but Whitman keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enrico Ciccone.
Whitman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciccone at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Whitman.
Whitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles Whitman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciccone ducks under a wild hook from Whitman.
Some wild striking there from Whitman.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ciccone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ciccone scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet but Ciccone drags him back down.
Ciccone taking a breather here.
Ciccone lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciccone working the ground and pound from side control.
Ciccone working the body and head with strikes.
Charles Whitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciccone wants to control but Whitman is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enrico Ciccone.
I've got Ciccone 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrico Ciccone!
Enrico Ciccone is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boston under the eye.
Haverford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haverford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Haverford looks to land a right hand but Boston moved out of range.
Boston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haverford takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boston thuds his right hand into Haverford 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haverford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.
Haverford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haverford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Crunch! Boston slams his shin into Haverford 's torso.
Nice shot by Boston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Haverford .
Haverford throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Boston's corner calls for a 1-2. Boston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boston staying out of range there.
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt - Boston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haverford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boston tries a head kick but it misses.
Haverford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boston looks to land a body kick but Haverford moved away.
Boston swinging wildly here.
Haverford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford shoots in and bounces Boston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haverford drops back looking for a leg! Boston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boston manages to kick Haverford off! Haverford jumps back into Boston's guard.
Haverford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haverford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haverford trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Haverford is pushing down on Boston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boston is fighting to maintain full guard but Haverford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haverford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford prevents Boston from standing back up.
Haverford seems to be working for a kimura but Boston defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haverford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Haverford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boston!
Haverford working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haverford tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Boston tries to reverse the position but Haverford maintains control.
Boston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford has control of Boston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boston tries to buck Haverford off but he can't manage it.
Haverford is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Haverford extends the arm and Boston is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Haverford !
Tom Haverford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen PELIMUSA as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Sanchez enters the cage!
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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
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez works Maeda's body with a nice hook.
Maeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Maeda persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez has Maeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Maeda avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maeda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Maeda's shoulder, as Maeda tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maeda with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maeda really felt that one!
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Mitsuyo Maeda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maeda darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Maeda into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Maeda avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maedas head.
Maeda looking for a takedown.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Maeda has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Maeda won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Maeda avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Maeda manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Maeda saw that one coming.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez has Maeda up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Jose Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maeda dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda cracks Sanchez with a big right hand but Sanchez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanchez controls the position for a moment.
Maeda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maeda 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.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maeda's best efforts.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Maeda's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Sanchez trying to get back to full guard but Maeda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maeda scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maeda landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Maeda pushes him away.
Maeda raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda throwing strikes here but Sanchez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maeda.
Maeda lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Sanchez!
Our winner, Jose Sanchez, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Thump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff has chosen Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Demetrious Smiff enters the cage!
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275 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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266 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Thump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thump's waist but Thump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Smiff throws a looping overhand right but Thump ducks down to avoid it.
Thump blocks a low kick nicely.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thump manages to avoid it.
Thump blocks a head kick by Smiff.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Thump.
A low kick from Smiff is predictable there
and Thump counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demetrious Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Smiff misses.
Thump lands a big head kick that sends Smiff to the canvas! Thump follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Thump!
Big Thump retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Big Thump, 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.
Demetrious Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude is a real 'G.' Give it up for him, y'all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of Ravia comes to the cage accompanied by The Witcher. Tyson has chosen Последний О as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
203 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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35
198 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Ravia avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Of Ravia avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Of Ravia cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Of Ravia avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Of Ravia throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Of Ravia moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Ravia counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.
Of Ravia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Of Ravia misses with a looping right.
Of Ravia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Of Ravia finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Of Ravia throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
A jab from Of Ravia does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Ravia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geralt Of Ravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Ravia with a hook.
Of Ravia tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Of Ravia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Ravia throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Of Ravia misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Of Ravia.
Of Ravia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.
The fighters circling - Of Ravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Ravia misses with a head kick.
Of Ravia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Tyson moved away.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Ravia cracks Tyson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tyson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Of Ravia finish him?
Tyson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Of Ravia engages and cracks Tyson with a massive lead left hook - Tyson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Of Ravia is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geralt Of Ravia!
Geralt Of Ravia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Johnny Storm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Dragunov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragunov drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Dragunov off! Dragunov jumps back into Storm's guard.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Dragunov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.
Storm is looking to get back to is feet but Dragunov passes into side control.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Dragunov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Storm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragunov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Storm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Storm and Dragunov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dragunov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragunov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dragunov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragunov trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Storm tries to control but Dragunov manages to take his back.
Storm can't escape the position.
Storm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dragunov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dragunov looking to break Storm's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Storm remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dragunov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov looking for the choke but no joy.
Storm has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Storm is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragunov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dragunov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Dragunov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragunov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dragunov is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Storm is trying to control Dragunov's posture but Dragunov avoids it.
Ilya Dragunov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragunov swings around for an armbar but Storm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dragunov's guard.
Dragunov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Storm is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dragunov.
Storm wants to stand but Dragunov is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the action but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
Dragunov is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Dragunov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dragunov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dragunov looking for submissions off his back.
Dragunov is looking to improve his position.
Dragunov trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is keen to just control but Dragunov is a slippery customer.
Storm prevents Dragunov from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Storm wants to clinch up but Dragunov keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Dragunov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragunov scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Dragunov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Storm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Storm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Storm!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to improve position but can't.
Dragunov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Storm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dragunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Dragunov actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Dragunov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Storm looks for a takedown but Dragunov sprawls well.
Dragunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Storm to the ground. Dragunov is now in Storm's guard.
Dragunov is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragunov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Storm is trying to stand up here but Dragunov is controlling him well.
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragunov.
Dragunov trying to advance position but Storm counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Dragunov 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.
Dragunov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dragunov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dragunov, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov looking to control.
Dragunov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Storm passes into half guard.
Dragunov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dragunov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dragunov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragunov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Dragunov's legs - danger averted.
Dragunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragunov is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragunov, not yet.
Johnny Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragunov wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Dragunov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Dragunov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragunov gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Dragunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragunov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Dragunov!
Ilya Dragunov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn. Martin has chosen Downstait - This Is My Life as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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237 lbs
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265 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Maczynsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Andrew Martin has been cut.
Andrew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maczynsky leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike Maczynsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Maczynsky tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maczynsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maczynsky is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Maczynsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin tries for a takedown but Maczynsky circles away easily
and Maczynsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Maczynsky's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maczynsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Maczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Maczynsky is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is still trying to improve position.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martin wants to control from the top but Maczynsky keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrew Martin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maczynsky swivels and escapes.
Mike Maczynsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maczynsky throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Maczynsky throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maczynsky counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Martin tries for a takedown but Maczynsky circles away easily
and Maczynsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Martin looks winded!
Maczynsky cracks Martin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maczynsky has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Martin to stand back up!
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Maczynsky counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a huge left! Martin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Maczynsky isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Martin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Maczynsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
A victorious Mike Maczynsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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