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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrison as he jumps to the side.
Harrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Hirvonen checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirvonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirvonen.
Harrison works Hirvonen's body with a nice hook.
Harrison lands a big uppercut and Hirvonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hirvonen looks OK. Harrison waves Hirvonen back to his feet!
Hirvonen is rocked!
Simon Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hirvonen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Harrison comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hirvonen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hirvonen was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Harrison!
Simon Harrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Muto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muto has chosen Sleepwalking through the Mekong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Koji Muto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poopha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muto just misses with a punch to the body.
Poopha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poopha misses with a hook.
Poopha takes a swing at Muto's ribcage but misses.
Muto swings for the body but Poopha moves out of range.
Muto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Poopha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Poopha misses with an uppercut. Muto saw that one coming.
Poopha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poopha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poopha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muto tries to bum rush Poopha with a series of wild strikes but Poopha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poopha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muto shoots in for a double leg but Poopha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto scores with a body shot.
Muto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poopha was well out of range. Poor timing from Muto.
A punch combination from Muto misses.
Muto misses with a double jab
and Poopha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poopha connects with a solid leg kick.
Muto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poopha but Poopha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Poopha.
Muto looks to score with a jab to the body but Poopha is just out of range.
Muto misses with a left hand
and Poopha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muto swinging wildly here.
Poopha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha tries a head kick but it misses.
Poopha scores with a nice right hand.
Poopha tries a head kick but it misses.
Muto throws a jab when Poopha was well out of range.
Muto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muto throws a lazy uppercut
and Poopha counters with a leg kick.
Muto misses with a hook
and Poopha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poopha.
A short body shot lands from Poopha as the two fighters clinch.
Muto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the head but Muto blocks with his arms.
Poopha lands an elbow inside that Muto shrugs off.
Poopha gets through Muto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poopha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muto's defenses.
Poopha digs a right hand underneath Muto's ribcage. Muto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poopha.
Muto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poopha lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto struggles to land a body shot inside as Poopha controls his hands.
Muto can't find room to land a body shot as Poopha controls the action.
Muto wants to get back to striking at distance but Poopha won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poopha.
Muto takes a shot to the head.
Poopha lands a nice elbow.
Muto takes an elbow to the temple.
Poopha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poopha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poopha presses Muto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anucha Poopha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Muto.
Muto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Muto 's eye.
Poopha lands an elbow inside that Muto shrugs off.
Muto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muto tries to circle away but Poopha has him pinned against the cage.
Poopha prevents the takedown attempt.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poopha lands an elbow that stopped Muto in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto can't break the clinch.
Poopha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poopha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muto blocks it with crossed arms.
Muto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Poopha.
Muto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poopha landing knees to the head.
Poopha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poopha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muto looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poopha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Poopha.
Koji Muto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muto misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muto fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Poopha's head coaches at My own... that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poopha works Muto's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poopha lands with an uppercut that bounces Muto off the cage and back into range.
Muto just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muto. Poopha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poopha to score with a decent uppercut.
Muto misses with a few strikes there.
Muto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poopha.
Muto misses with a hook to the body
and Poopha counters with a head kick.
Muto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poopha rather than just go for the knockout.
Muto misses with a body shot.
Poopha takes a swing at Muto's ribcage but misses.
Muto misses with a few strikes there.
Poopha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Poopha finds it's way through Muto's defenses.
Muto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poopha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poopha cracks the inside of Muto's front leg.
Muto throws a jab when Poopha was well out of range.
Poopha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poopha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muto looks to land a combination but Poopha avoids it well.
Poopha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muto throws a looping overhand right but Poopha ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Muto misses.
A jab from Poopha finds it's way through Muto's defenses.
Poopha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muto. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha moves into range and clinches up with Muto.
Anucha Poopha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muto can't find room to land a body shot as Poopha controls the action.
Muto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poopha breaks from the clinch.
Poopha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poopha lands with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poopha.
Poopha misses with a head kick.
Poopha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poopha wants to sweep here but Muto controlling him for the moment.
Poopha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muto.
Poopha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poopha tries to get out of the position.
Muto preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muto lands a couple of digs.
Muto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poopha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muto wants to pass the guard but Poopha is keeping the position.
Muto distracts Poopha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muto throws a big elbow that misses.
Poopha trying to control the position.
Muto trying to control but Poopha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha managing to control the position.
Muto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poopha is keeping the position for now.
Poopha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poopha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poopha trying to mount his opponent but Muto defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anucha Poopha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Muto throws an off balance right hand
and Poopha counters with a right hand to the body.
Anucha Poopha is winning the standup battle so far.
Poopha scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poopha.
Muto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muto lands with a cross.
Poopha thuds his right hand into Muto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muto looks to land a combination but Poopha avoids it well.
Muto misses the shot to the body.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poopha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muto with a jab.
Jab, jab by Poopha - just one landing.
Muto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poopha moves away.
Muto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poopha can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto swats away the attempt to clinch by Poopha.
Muto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poopha finds it's way round the side to connect with Muto's head.
A jab from Poopha does it's job there.
Poopha tries to clinch there but Muto circles away.
Poopha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muto misses the shot to the body.
Poopha sizes up Muto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poopha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muto takes a step back to recover.
Muto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poopha counters with a low kick, right behind Muto 's knee.
Nice jab there from Poopha.
Poopha throws a head kick but Muto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muto under the eye.
Muto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muto gets tackled into the cage by Poopha. Poopha maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poopha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muto's defenses.
Muto swings wildly with an uppercut but Poopha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poopha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poopha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muto blocks it with crossed arms.
Muto wants to break free but Poopha has control.
Muto tries to work over Poopha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muto throws a head punch that misses.
Muto misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poopha.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Muto 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poopha.
Muto trying to control the position but instead, Poopha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muto into the cage.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poopha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Muto fails to land.
Muto swings wildly with an uppercut but Poopha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muto has had enough of the clinch but Poopha keeps him there for the moment.
Anucha Poopha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muto tries a body shot but Poopha blocks it.
Muto looking for a takedown.
Koji Muto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto tries a body shot but Poopha blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poopha.
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poopha misses with a knee to the head.
Poopha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poopha lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poopha lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anucha Poopha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poopha, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anucha Poopha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalek Gallifrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallifrey has chosen Resist the Thought- Extermination as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dalek Gallifrey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dalek Gallifrey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallifrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Gallifrey's belly button to the back.
Good work by Gallifrey as he checks the leg kick.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gallifrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallifrey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gallifrey pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Drake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallifrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gallifrey tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Gallifrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Gallifrey digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Gallifrey blocking some punches.
Gallifrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallifrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gallifrey - that landed with a thud.
Gallifrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallifrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Drake is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallifrey working aggressively here.
Gallifrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallifrey backwards.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Gallifrey is working Drake over against the cage.
Gallifrey tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Gallifrey back against the cage.
Gallifrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Gallifrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gallifrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Gallifrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallifrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallifrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Gallifrey has him pressed against the cage.
Gallifrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Gallifrey controls the action.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallifrey blocks a body shot from Drake.
Gallifrey lands with a left to the head.
Gallifrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallifrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Gallifrey.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Gallifrey is controlling the position.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallifrey backwards.
Gallifrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gallifrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks a body shot from Gallifrey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Gallifrey lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gallifrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallifrey closes the distance and clinches.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallifrey pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gallifrey tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
A short uppercut from Gallifrey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallifrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
Gallifrey misses with an elbow strike.
Gallifrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallifrey throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalek Gallifrey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gallifrey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gallifrey moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Drake throws a hook but Gallifrey blocks it.
Gallifrey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallifrey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Gallifrey slips the punch.
Drake misses the jab.
Gallifrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallifrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Gallifrey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallifrey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gallifrey defends it well.
Drake 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.
Drake trying to control the pace.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallifrey's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drake uses his free foot to push down on Gallifrey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gallifrey.
Drake throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gallifrey because Drake loaded up on that one.
Drake landing strikes from the mount.
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Gallifrey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gallifrey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
Drake with shots to the head and body - Gallifrey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Gallifrey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gallifrey is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gallifrey flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Drake anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gallifrey and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Drake slips an arm under Gallifrey chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Drake has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Drake is squeezing on Gallifrey like an anaconda would it's prey. Gallifrey fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frankie Drake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talha has chosen Lightning Bolt- Jake Bugg as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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159 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrell Suggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs throws a nice looking combination but Talha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Suggs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Talha is rocked!
Suggs looks to land a right hand but Talha moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Talha down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs lands with a nice combination. Talha backs away looking to recover.
Talha is still on wobbly legs! Can Suggs finish him?
Talha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Talha seems to be working for a kimura but Suggs defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suggs's head.
Talha seems to have recovered his senses.
Talha is thwarting Suggs's attempts to control the position.
Talha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suggs trying to hold on to Talha's head to control him but Talha postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Talha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Talha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Talha wants to pass the guard but Suggs is defending well.
Talha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suggs defends it well.
Talha winds up and cracks Suggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha is looking to take a break and control but Suggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suggs.
Talha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talha with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suggs is on top in guard.
Suggs is posturing up here but Talha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Suggs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Suggs has to tap! Slick submission there by Talha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Firnanda Talha!
A determined Firnanda Talha didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jake Bullet was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bullet sprawls well. Bullet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belt gets slowly back to his feet.
Belt looks for a takedown but Bullet sprawls well.
Jake Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet slaps away a takedown attempt from Belt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Belt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullet.
Bullet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belt.
Bullet clinches up with Belt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bullet connects with a knee to the head.
Bullet lands a good knee to the midsection. Belt won't want to take too many of those.
Belt has picked Bullet up - he's going for a ride! Belt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belt.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet but Belt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt postures up in Bullet's guard and throws a big left but Bullet blocks it.
Bullet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belt manages to get himself to full guard.
Belt pulls Bullet in close to prevent any damage.
Bullet wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Belt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bullet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belt trying to control the position here.
Belt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bullet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bullet with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt wants to sweep but no luck.
Bullet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bullet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullet wants to stand but Belt is controlling the position.
Belt throws an elbow that misses. Bullet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belt's guard. Nice move by Bullet!
Bullet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bullet stopping the sweep attempt from Belt.
Belt 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.
Bullet is looking to work some ground and pound but Belt has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bullet wants to pass the guard but Belt is keeping the position.
Bullet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullet is looking to work some ground and pound but Belt has wrist control.
Bullet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belt wants to sweep but no luck.
Belt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belt throwing strikes but missing.
Belt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Bullet blocks nicely.
Belt throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt is fighting to break Bullet's control of his arms but Bullet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belt throwing strikes but missing.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Bullet blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt prevents Bullet from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Bullet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullet tries to clinch up but Belt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullet wants to clinch up but Belt keeps it at a distance.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullet wants to clinch
and Belt counters with a takedown into side control.
Belt throws an elbow but Bullet slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullet has one of Belt's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Belt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bullet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bullet is looking for a sweep.
Belt is putting a hurting on Bullet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bullet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belt's guard! Nice work there by Bullet!
Belt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet working some strikes from top position.
Belt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullet trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bullet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullet postures up and lands a big shot to Belt's brow.
Belt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belt wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belt wants to pass the guard but Bullet is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura but Bullet is defending well.
Belt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet.
Belt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bullet pushes Belt off looking to stand but Belt dives back in and keeps control.
Belt is looking to pass Bullet's guard but actually Bullet recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belt scoring with some ground and pound.
Bullet keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
Bullet wants to sweep here but Belt controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullet lands a slapping body shot.
Bullet tries to clinch but Belt moves away
and Belt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullet won't be happy with that.
Belt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bullet defending against the ground and pound.
Belt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bullet has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belt but great work by Bullet.
Bullet lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Belt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bullet throwing shots but Belt is blocking nicely.
Bullet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bullet scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bullet is trying to control the action in half guard but Belt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bullet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Bullet connects with a nice short shot to Belt's temple.
Belt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belt trying to hold on to Bullet's head to control him but Bullet postures up.
Belt is staying active underneath Bullet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bullet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bullet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bullet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belt defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt is trying to keep Bullet in close.
Bullet trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Bullet connects with a couple of short punches.
Belt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bullet throwing strikes from guard but Belt blocks nicely.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Bullet from controlling successfully.
Belt wants to sweep here but Bullet controlling him for the moment.
Bullet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belt is trying to control the position but Bullet postures up.
Belt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bullet controlling the position well.
Bullet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belt.
Belt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bullet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bullet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet is defending against the submission attempts here by Belt.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bullet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belt wants to free his trapped foot but Bullet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Bullet.
I think Bullet 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bullet!
A very excited looking Jake Bullet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Dude. Anderson has chosen Eminem - Legacy as his entrance music. Steve Ewell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Ewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Ewell, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Ewell against the cage but Ewell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Ewell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Ewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ewell can pounce on him.
Ewell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ewell is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson wants to take a breather but Ewell is having none of it.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Ewell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying to control. Ewell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ewell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ewell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ewell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Ewell's hands, connecting with Ewell's forehead.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is trying to control. Ewell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson prevents Ewell from standing back up.
Ewell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson distracts Ewell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Ewell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Ewell!
Ewell preventing the sweep.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ewell is aware though and is defending well.
Ewell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ewell but Ewell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ewell lands a two punch combo.
Ewell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ewell pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Ewell lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ewell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ewell prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Ewell.
Our sources have told us that Ewell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ewell pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Ewell - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a head kick by Ewell.
Ewell lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
Anderson 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.
Alexander Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ewell to see if he's OK.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson working the strikes but Ewell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Ewell's hands, connecting with Ewell's forehead.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Ewell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Ewell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson is nestled in close to Ewell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ewell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson stops Ewell from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Ewell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ewell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Ewell's head.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ewell is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Ewell is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Ewell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ewell wants to clinch.
Ewell misses with a hook.
Anderson tries to clinch but Ewell is having none of it.
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ewell is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Ewell dodges it nicely.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Ewell dodges it nicely.
Ewell is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson throws a strike but Ewell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Ewell blocks nicely.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ewell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewell has wrist control.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ewell has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson stands up over Ewell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ewell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ewell keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is in close to Ewell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve Ewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson trying to control but Ewell is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Anderson!
Alexander Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to land a left hand but Silava moved out of range nicely.
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silava won't allow King to pass to mount.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silava does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silava regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from King.
Silava has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King passes Silava's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King thows a huge punch but Silava dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King slips a nice elbow through Silava's hands, connecting with Silava's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.
King slips a nice elbow through Silava's hands, connecting with Silava's forehead.
King is working for a kimura but Silava is defending it quite comfortably.
King trying to pass the guard but Silava defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King is nestled in close to Silava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King is looking to take a break and control but Silava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silava knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Silava is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silava's head.
King trying to pass the guard but Silava defending well.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silava keeps working.
King is pressing down on Silava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silava is holding on for now.
Silava trying to control but King postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King slips a nice elbow through Silava's hands, connecting with Silava's forehead.
King is thwarting Silava's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.
Silava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silava won't allow King to pass to mount.
King content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silava quickly recovers to half guard.
Silava taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
King trying to pass the guard but Silava defending well.
Silava trying to control here.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
King winds up and cracks Silava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King works his foot free and advances to mount.
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King landing strikes from the mount and Silava is in trouble!
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silava is on top in guard.
King pushes a forearm under Silava's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silava is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon King!
An out of breath Devon King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollendina comes to the cage accompanied by Mohamed's theme tune. Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that CId Pollendina has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily CId Pollendina seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, CId Pollendina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollendina lands a right hook to the body.
Pollendina is looking to chop away at Suokas's legs.
Suokas closes the distance and clinches.
Suokas missing with knees to the body.
Suokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like CId Pollendina has been cut.
Suokas misses with a body punch.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Suokas blocks it.
Pollendina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suokas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pollendina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pollendina clinches.
Suokas taking a breather.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Suokas blocks it.
Pollendina tries to work over Suokas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suokas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pollendina avoids it.
Pollendina is working Suokas over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Suokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina stalling the fight.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pollendina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suokas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pollendina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTI in the buildup to the fight.
Nice jab there from Pollendina.
Nice straight punches there by Pollendina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollendina.
Pollendina cracks Suokas with an open hand slap.
Pollendina misses with a looping left.
Pollendina blocks a head kick by Suokas.
Pollendina closes the distance and clinches.
Pollendina dodges an elbow strike from Suokas.
Pollendina lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suokas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pollendina.
Suokas won't allow Pollendina to pass to 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!
Pollendina with the ground and pound but Suokas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pollendina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pollendina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollendina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pollendina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pollendina with a nice head shot there.
Suokas keeping full guard, as Pollendina tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina stays in close to Suokas's body and controls the position.
Pollendina stands and throws Suokas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pollendina 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.
Suokas is letting Pollendina control him for a moment.
Pollendina tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pollendina in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Suokas is trying to escape the position but Pollendina is controlling the position.
Pollendina working the ground and pound.
Pollendina wants to control but Suokas is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas seems a little lost for a moment, as Pollendina dominates the positioning.
Pollendina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suokas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pollendina trying to control the position but Suokas is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollendina slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina is looking to take a break and control but Suokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CId Pollendina's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suokas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Pollendina checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pollendina digs a good hook to Suokas's body.
Suokas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollendina, pushing him back against the cage.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollendina misses with a body punch.
Suokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pollendina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suokas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pollendina is defending well for now.
Pollendina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suokas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pollendina breaks from the clinch.
Pollendina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollendina stuns Suokas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pollendina throws a hook but Suokas blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina misses with a hook. Suokas ducked under it nicely.
Pollendina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viljo Suokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollendina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suokas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Suokas.
Pollendina misses with a hook.
Suokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pollendina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suokas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollendina.
A good leg kick by Suokas.
Suokas misses with a low kick.
Pollendina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
CId Pollendina is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suokas.
Pollendina thumps Suokas with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suokas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina breaks from the clinch.
Pollendina misses with a hook.
Suokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pollendina, right into the meat.
Pollendina tries to land a leg kick but Suokas saw it coming and moves away.
Pollendina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suokas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Pollendina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollendina. Suokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suokas misses with a looping right.
Pollendina loads up on a big right hand but Suokas slips the punch.
Suokas throws a body kick that misses
and Pollendina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pollendina.
Pollendina jabs Suokas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollendina tries to clinch there but Suokas circles away.
Suokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suokas misses with a kick to the body.
Suokas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pollendina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suokas's knee momentarily.
Pollendina checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollendina. Suokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suokas throws a low kick but Pollendina avoids it.
Pollendina scores with a takedown into Suokas's guard.
Pollendina tries to free his leg and advance position but Suokas is retaining full guard.
Suokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollendina.
Suokas keeping full guard, as Pollendina tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina wants to control from the top but Suokas keeps moving.
Suokas keeping full guard, as Pollendina tries to pass.
Pollendina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because CId Pollendina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Suokas thows a body kick. Pollendina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CId Pollendina's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pollendina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CId Pollendina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas throws a leg kick but Pollendina moved away.
Pollendina jabs Suokas right on the nose. Suokas blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Pollendina.
Pollendina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pollendina tries to score with a low kick but Suokas moves his leg out of the way.
Suokas rushes Pollendina and presses him up against the cage.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Suokas avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Suokas scores with a shoulder strike.
Suokas taking a breather.
Suokas blocks an uppercut.
Pollendina lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pollendina as Suokas tries to tie him up.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Suokas blocks it.
Suokas blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
CId Pollendina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pollendina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollendina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pollendina dodges an elbow strike from Suokas.
Pollendina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suokas prevents it.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Suokas controls the action.
Suokas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suokas pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollendina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suokas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suokas.
Suokas lands a good knee to the midsection. Pollendina won't want to take too many of those.
Pollendina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollendina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pollendina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suokas throws an elbow but it misses.
Pollendina lands with a right to the head.
Pollendina breaks from the clinch.
Suokas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suokas drives through and clinches with Pollendina against the cage.
Pollendina scores with a shot to the side of Suokas's head.
Suokas is trying to maintain a safe position but Pollendina gets an underhook and turns Suokas into the cage.
Pollendina has picked Suokas up - he's going for a ride! Pollendina dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pollendina is working away from the top position though.
Pollendina wants to control but Suokas is keeping him busy.
Pollendina trying to mount his opponent but Suokas defends it.
Pollendina trying to control from half guard but Suokas is working away.
Viljo Suokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CId Pollendina wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pollendina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollendina has managed to clinch.
Pollendina blocks the elbow strike.
Pollendina blocks the elbow strike.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollendina blocks the body kick.
Pollendina scores with a decent looking hook.
Pollendina blocks the body kick.
Suokas tries to land a front kick but Pollendina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pollendina thumps Suokas with a low kick.
Pollendina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollendina blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Suokas misses its intended target.
Pollendina just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollendina.
Pollendina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suokas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suokas throws a leg kick but Pollendina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suokas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suokas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pollendina blocks an elbow strike from Suokas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollendina.
Pollendina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to CId Pollendina.
Well Pollendina 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CId Pollendina!
CId Pollendina looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to say 1 thing to my beautiful brothers and sisters all over the world.............. FUCK ISLAM!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abah Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abah Okafor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdemes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Valdemes with that takedown attempt.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Valdemes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Valdemes fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a head kick that wobbles Valdemes - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Okafor sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abah Okafor!
Abah Okafor retains his featherweight title!
Abah Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kogata Munoz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hannibal Butrovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Butrovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Butrovic with that takedown attempt.
Butrovic shoots in for a double leg but Munoz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munoz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Butrovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munoz is in Butrovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butrovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Butrovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Butrovic tries to control but Munoz wriggling away.
Butrovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Munoz?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Butrovic.
Butrovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butrovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Munoz hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic looking to control but Munoz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butrovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Butrovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Munoz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Butrovic controlling from the full mount.
Butrovic trying to control but Munoz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal Butrovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Munoz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butrovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Butrovic working for a triangle but Munoz defends it easily.
Munoz looking to pass the guard.
Munoz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butrovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz passes Butrovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munoz is looking to advance position but Butrovic won't allow it.
Butrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.
Munoz prevents Butrovic from improving his position.
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Butrovic is defending well.
Butrovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munoz's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic tries to get the hooks in deep but Munoz pushed the leg off.
Butrovic controlling the position well here. Munoz rolled but Butrovic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Munoz looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Butrovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Butrovic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Butrovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Butrovic misses with a takedown
and Munoz counters with a single leg into guard. Butrovic didn't expect that.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Butrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Butrovic is keeping the position.
Munoz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butrovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butrovic is controlling Munoz's posture.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Butrovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butrovic.
Butrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.
Butrovic is still trying to improve position.
Butrovic throws an elbow that misses. Munoz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butrovic's guard. Nice move by Munoz!
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butrovic is keeping the position for now.
Butrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munoz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Butrovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Butrovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butrovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butrovic looking to pass the guard.
Butrovic wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butrovic is controlling him.
Butrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munoz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butrovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Butrovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Butrovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Munoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butrovic looks for a takedown but Munoz sprawls well.
Butrovic tries for a takedown but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butrovic shoots and misses
and Munoz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kogata Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Butrovic.
Munoz is keen to just control but Butrovic is a slippery customer.
Munoz is stalling here. Butrovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Munoz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Butrovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Munoz can't do much from the bottom here.
Butrovic is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butrovic just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munoz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Butrovic trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Butrovic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Munoz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butrovic prevents Munoz from escaping the position.
Butrovic is working Munoz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hannibal Butrovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Butrovic is dominant here and he's now got Munoz's back!
Munoz tries to roll but Butrovic sticks to his back.
Butrovic throws a series of strikes and Munoz wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Butrovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Munoz tries to hold on but Butrovic postures up.
Munoz is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Butrovic.
Butrovic unloads with some shots from mount but Munoz bucks and avoids them well.
Butrovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butrovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Butrovic with a couple of short strikes.
Munoz tries to hold on but Butrovic postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic looking to control but Munoz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butrovic gets caught napping as Munoz dives in and scores a takedown. Butrovic manages to retain guard.
Butrovic trying to keep a closed guard but Munoz is proving a slippery customer.
Butrovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz passes Butrovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Butrovic trying to hold on to Munoz's head to control him but Munoz postures up.
Butrovic is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Munoz is trying to control. Butrovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munoz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Butrovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Butrovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Butrovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Butrovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Munoz is not content to let Butrovic control the position.
Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Munoz some visible discomfort.
Butrovic trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Butrovic 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.
Munoz is pushing Butrovic's head away, looking to escape. Butrovic manages to hold on to the position though.
Butrovic trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is trying to control Butrovic's posture but Butrovic avoids it.
Munoz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Butrovic drags him back down.
Butrovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Butrovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic working the head with strikes.
Butrovic trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
Butrovic controlling the position.
Butrovic is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Butrovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munoz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butrovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Butrovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butrovic trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Butrovic drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Butrovic tries to advance position but instead Munoz slips a leg back in to half guard.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butrovic.
Butrovic is looking to advance position but Munoz won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munoz defending well though.
Munoz kicks off Butrovic and gets to his feet.
Butrovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munoz.
Butrovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Butrovic on that attempt.
Butrovic leaves Munoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butrovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kogata Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Butrovic.
Munoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butrovic is defended easily by Munoz.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Butrovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butrovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Butrovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Butrovic pushes him off.
Butrovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Hannibal Butrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butrovic shoots and misses
so Munoz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butrovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Munoz wants to control from the top but Butrovic keeps moving.
Munoz is really struggling to control Butrovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Butrovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Kogata Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butrovic won't allow Munoz to get back to his feet.
Butrovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butrovic trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Butrovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Butrovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butrovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Butrovic!
Hannibal Butrovic is the new lightweight champion!
Hannibal Butrovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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