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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito ortiz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow ortiz down.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
A swing and a miss from ortiz.
ortiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ortiz throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
ortiz moves out of range as Smith strikes.
ortiz drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Smith's head, knocking him out cold! ortiz is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito ortiz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sean Boyle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle scores with a jab.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyle.
Boyle tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sean Boyle has been cut.
Bronson lands an elbow that stopped Boyle in his tracks for a moment.
Bronson missing with knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyle avoids it.
Boyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson lands an elbow that stopped Boyle in his tracks for a moment.
Boyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bronson pushes off an throws an elbow but Boyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boyle takes an elbow to the temple.
Sean Boyle's cut is getting worse.
Boyle blocks an elbow strike.
Bronson misses with an elbow strike.
Bronson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bronson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson lands a damaging elbow.
Sean Boyle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boyle blocks an elbow strike.
Bronson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyle.
Bronson lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Sean Boyle's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bronson lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Boyle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Bronson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambitinoa Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz - Feel Good Incorporated . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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264 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego James Ndui Gambitinoa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambitinoa Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Gambitinoa Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gambitinoa Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gambitinoa Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gambitinoa Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gambitinoa Jr striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambitinoa Jr tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker looking to control but instead Gambitinoa Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gambitinoa Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambitinoa Jr punching from the bottom.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambitinoa Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Gambitinoa Jr is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Gambitinoa Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Gambitinoa Jr is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambitinoa Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gambitinoa Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker looks gassed!
Walker trying to control the pace.
Gambitinoa Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gambitinoa Jr is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is working for a kimura but Gambitinoa Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Gambitinoa Jr is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Gambitinoa Jr defending well.
Gambitinoa Jr is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Gambitinoa Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gambitinoa Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gambitinoa Jr!
Walker works his way to his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gambitinoa Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gambitinoa Jr showing good submission defense here.
Walker is trying to stick to Gambitinoa Jr's back but Gambitinoa Jr is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gambitinoa Jr.
Gambitinoa Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gambitinoa Jr trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Gambitinoa Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker is trying to control the position but Gambitinoa Jr postures up.
Walker is pulling down on Gambitinoa Jr's head to control his posture.
Gambitinoa Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the position but Gambitinoa Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambitinoa Jr is one step ahead there.
Gambitinoa Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gambitinoa Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walker shoots in and bounces Gambitinoa Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gambitinoa Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gambitinoa Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gambitinoa Jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walker lands in his opponent's guard.
Gambitinoa Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gambitinoa Jr is having none of it.
Gambitinoa Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gambitinoa Jr is surviving well by controlling Walker's body position as best he can.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gambitinoa Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambitinoa Jr is looking to escape.
Walker prevents Gambitinoa Jr from getting the reversal.
Gambitinoa Jr regains half guard.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gambitinoa Jr is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Gambitinoa Jr tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker tries to control but Gambitinoa Jr wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walker has taken his back.
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gambitinoa Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gambitinoa Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walker.
Walker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gambitinoa Jr breaks Walker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gambitinoa Jr postures up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Gambitinoa Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambitinoa Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gambitinoa Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker is trying to keep Gambitinoa Jr in close.
Gambitinoa Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambitinoa Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Logan Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gambitinoa Jr tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gambitinoa Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker postures up.
Gambitinoa Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker pushing down on Gambitinoa Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker moves nicely into side control.
Walker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gambitinoa Jr!
Gambitinoa Jr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Walker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gambitinoa Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Pursey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pursey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hathaway passes Pursey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pursey is staying active underneath Hathaway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hathaway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hathaway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pursey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pursey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pursey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hathaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pursey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Pursey's legs - danger averted.
Pursey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hathaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pursey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hathaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pursey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pursey is looking for a triangle but Hathaway pushes his legs off easily.
Pursey can't keep his opponent in guard - Hathaway advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pursey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pursey is breathing heavily.
Pursey is in trouble now - Hathaway has advanced to mount!
Pursey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pursey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway wants to take a breather but Pursey is having none of it.
Pursey has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hathaway. Oh but Pursey has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hathaway goes limp - he's gone! Pursey jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darren Pursey!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buckinham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavicevic has chosen Oskolki as his entrance music. 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 Zoran Pavicevic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Buckinham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buckinham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Buckinham duly obliges.
It looks like Zoran Pavicevic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckinham throws a right and a left that Pavicevic avoids nicely.
Pavicevic tries to bum rush Buckinham with a series of wild strikes but Buckinham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckinham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pavicevic is out of range.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses.
Buckinham avoids the head kick by Pavicevic.
Buckinham avoids the head kick by Pavicevic.
Buckinham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavicevic is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Buckinham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Buckinham does no damage.
Buckinham slips a jab and a cross from Pavicevic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Buckinham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavicevic clinches up against the cage.
Pavicevic misses with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic has Buckinham pressed against the cage, preventing Buckinham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pavicevic has Buckinham pressed against the cage, preventing Buckinham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pavicevic controlling the action here for a moment.
Pavicevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicevic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pavicevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
Pavicevic lands an uppercut.
Pavicevic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pavicevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pavicevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckinham.
Buckinham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckinham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Buckinham tries to break free but Pavicevic pushes him back against the cage.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckinham blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavicevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but Buckinham blocks with his arms.
Buckinham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pavicevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavicevic lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckinham breaks the clinch.
Pavicevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buckinham's head.
Buckinham is breathing heavily.
Buckinham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pavicevic tries to bum rush Buckinham with a series of wild strikes but Buckinham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavicevic tries to clinch there but Buckinham circles away.
Pavicevic has Buckinham up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavicevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Bob Buckinham has been cut.
Pavicevic lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckinham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Pavicevic.
A nice left hand lands by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavicevic has Buckinham pressed against the cage, preventing Buckinham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckinham is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicevic has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic digs a right hand into Buckinham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckinham's gas tank.
Pavicevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pavicevic presses Buckinham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Pavicevic scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Pavicevic to work.
A short uppercut from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic presses Buckinham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pavicevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pavicevic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckinham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pavicevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Pavicevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckinham blocks it with crossed arms.
Buckinham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pavicevic is leaning against Buckinham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pavicevic keeps control of Buckinham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pavicevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckinham.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands a right hand.
Buckinham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pavicevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pavicevic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buckinham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavicevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavicevic working Buckinham over with knees to the body.
Buckinham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckinham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but Buckinham blocks with his arms.
Pavicevic cracks Buckinham with a nice body shot.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buckinham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pavicevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckinham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavicevic has Buckinham up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckinham blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Buckinham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckinham misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavicevic misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pavicevic.
Buckinham misses with a combination
and Pavicevic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavicevic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buckinham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pavicevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Pavicevic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pavicevic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pavicevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavicevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckinham wants to land a leg kick but Pavicevic is out of range.
Pavicevic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pavicevic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Buckinham misses.
Buckinham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavicevic looks to land a combination but Buckinham avoids it well.
Buckinham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab by Pavicevic.
Bob Buckinham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavicevic darts in and clinches Buckinham up against the cage.
Pavicevic prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
Pavicevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckinham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavicevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Pavicevic crunches a lovely knee into Buckinham's ribcage.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavicevic scores with a hook to the body.
Pavicevic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckinham is trying to force a seperation but Pavicevic has the dominant position.
Pavicevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicevic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckinham's face.
Pavicevic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavicevic stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pavicevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavicevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicevic lands a right hand.
Pavicevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavicevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Buckinham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pavicevic presses Buckinham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pavicevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavicevic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckinham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Pavicevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavicevic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavicevic scores with a shoulder strike.
Buckinham is trying to force a seperation but Pavicevic has the dominant position.
Pavicevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckinhams head.
Pavicevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic lands with a left to the head.
Buckinham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buckinham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buckinham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Zoran Pavicevic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pavicevic lands with a left to the head.
Pavicevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckinham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoran Pavicevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavicevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckinham misses with a low kick.
Buckinham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pavicevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckinham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pavicevic moves into the clinch.
Pavicevic lands a good knee to the midsection. Buckinham won't want to take too many of those.
Buckinham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavicevic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavicevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic pushes Buckinham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavicevic scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
A short right from Pavicevic on the inside.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head.
Pavicevic pushes Buckinham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Buckinham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
Buckinham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pavicevic on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buckinham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pavicevic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicevic.
Buckinham manages to break the clinch.
Pavicevic moves into range and clinches up with Buckinham.
Pavicevic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buckinham's efforts to push away.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic working Buckinham over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pavicevic obliges.
A short right from Pavicevic.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Pavicevic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buckinham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavicevic tries to clinch up.
Buckinham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavicevic moves into range and clinches up with Buckinham.
Pavicevic keeps control of Buckinham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavicevic prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Buckinham tries to circle away but Pavicevic has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Pavicevic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckinham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavicevic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buckinham blocks an uppercut.
Buckinham manages to break the clinch.
Pavicevic moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckinham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Pavicevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pavicevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckinham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic swinging wildly here.
Pavicevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavicevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckinham counters with a two punch combo.
Pavicevic looks to land a combination. Buckinham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Buckinham moves out of range.
Pavicevic swinging wildly here.
Buckinham swinging wildly here.
Pavicevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buckinham misses with a low kick.
Buckinham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavicevic is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavicevic clinches up with Buckinham and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavicevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic keeps control of Buckinham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavicevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavicevic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Buckinham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buckinham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pavicevic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckinham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pavicevic prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
Buckinham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Pavicevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckinham blocks it with crossed arms.
Buckinham is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicevic has double underhooks.
Pavicevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavicevic connects with a knee to the head.
Buckinham is trying to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling him.
A short left from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic scores with a shot to the side of Buckinham's head.
Pavicevic has Buckinham pressed against the cage, preventing Buckinham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pavicevic lands a nice uppercut.
Buckinham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic connects with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic digs a right hand into Buckinham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckinham's gas tank.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Pavicevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckinham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Pavicevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buckinham tries to circle away but Pavicevic has him pinned against the cage.
Pavicevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavicevic lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckinham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buckinham breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Buckinham.
Pavicevic misses with a two punch combination.
Pavicevic clinches up with Buckinham and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavicevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buckinham tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
Pavicevic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavicevic.
Pavicevic pushes Buckinham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob Buckinham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buckinham manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pavicevic scores with a four punch combination!
Buckinham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pavicevic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buckinham has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Pavicevic prevents Buckinham from breaking the clinch.
Pavicevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavicevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavicevic pushes Buckinham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicevic lands an uppercut.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavicevic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicevic.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
Buckinham wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Buckinham is trying to force a seperation but Pavicevic has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic landing knees to the head.
Buckinham working hard to break the clinch.
Pavicevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Buckinham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckinham misses with the combination.
Pavicevic throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pavicevic!
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavicevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pavicevic takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Pavicevic.
Buckinham working hard to break the clinch.
Pavicevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavicevic with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic misses with some punches.
Pavicevic lands with a light punch inside.
Buckinham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Buckinham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pavicevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckinham backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Pavicevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pavicevic 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cimbro Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Lawson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cimbro Slice's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cimbro Slice!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson blocks a jab.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julius Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice loses concentration momentarily and Lawson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Slice crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lawson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julius Lawson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Olofsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson swings for the body but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga slips a jab from Olofsson.
Olofsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunga.
Olofsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bunga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olofsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bunga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bunga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olofsson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga is trying to get back to half guard.
Olofsson gets to mount! Bunga was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Bunga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bunga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olofsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bunga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bunga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Olofsson stalling.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga gets full guard.
Bunga working for submissions but it's allowed Olofsson to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olofsson wants to control but Bunga is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olofsson lands a nice short elbow.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Olofsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bunga taking some punishment here, with Olofsson in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga won't allow Olofsson to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olofsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olofsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olofsson is nestled in close to Bunga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olofsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olofsson pulls his head out easily.
Olofsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Olofsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Olofsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olofsson wants to free his trapped foot but Bunga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olofsson connects with a nice short shot to Bunga's temple.
Bunga looking for subs from the bottom but Olofsson mounts him!
Olofsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Olofsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bunga looks a forlorn figure.
Olofsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunga's face.
Bunga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunga tries to get out of the position.
The referee warns Bunga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Olofsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunga's face.
Olofsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bunga is in a horrible position here. Olofsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olofsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bunga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is working hard here to advance position.
Olofsson lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Bunga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bunga working to try and regain half guard.
Olofsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bunga hang on?
Bunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olofsson on the ground.
Bunga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunga wants to improve his position but Olofsson is controlling well.
Olofsson slips a nice elbow through Bunga's hands, connecting with Bunga's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga wants to improve his position but Olofsson is controlling well.
Olofsson is looking to take a break and control but Bunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olofsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Olofsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olofsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olofsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olofsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunga.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Olofsson circles away easily
so Olofsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Olofsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olofsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bunga's legs - danger averted.
Olofsson passes into half guard.
Bunga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bunga keeping full guard, as Olofsson tries to pass.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olofsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Bunga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olofsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olofsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson won't allow Bunga to sweep him here.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Olofsson from controlling successfully.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Olofsson passes into half guard.
Bunga is looking to improve his position.
Olofsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lars Olofsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olofsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Bunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Olofsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson content just to control the position here.
Olofsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olofsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bunga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunga is bucking up trying to escape but Olofsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Olofsson landing strikes from the mount.
Bunga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olofsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunga is looking to get to half guard.
Olofsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bunga is trying to escape the mount.
Bunga taking shots to the head.
Olofsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bunga?
Olofsson looking to control but Bunga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bunga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bunga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bunga tries to get to full guard but Olofsson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Olofsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bunga taking some punishment here, with Olofsson in his half guard.
Olofsson is trying for a kimura here. Bunga looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Olofsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Olofsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quick Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Shaun Swagger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
200 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quick Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
and Ness counters by clinching up.
Ness is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ness goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swagger prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Ness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swagger wants to stall.
Swagger just leaning against Ness, taking a breather.
Swagger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ness prevents Swagger from breaking the clinch.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
Swagger slowing the pace effectively.
Ness has Swagger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swagger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swagger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ness has him pressed against the cage.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike.
Ness tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swagger breaks from the clinch.
Swagger slaps away a takedown attempt from Ness, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger darts in trying to clinch
and Ness counters with a single leg into guard. Swagger didn't expect that.
Ness is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ness trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
Ness trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Ness defends easily.
Ness controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Swagger controls Ness momentarily but Ness frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ness shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ness showed some decent athleticism there.
Ness looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ness is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ness is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness is thwarting Swagger's attempts to control the position.
Ness working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ness passes to side control.
Ness stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Swagger gets caught flat footed, as Ness shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness forces his way into half guard.
Ness moves into full mount! Swagger won't be happy about that!
Ness controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger is working to get back to half guard.
Ness get's back to his feet.
Ness closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ness lands in his opponent's guard.
Ness slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quick Ness dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ness closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swagger did well to prevent Ness getting side control.
Ness lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ness escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ness looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ness stands up out of the half guard.
Swagger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ness closes the distance and clinches.
Ness successfully pulls guard.
Ness pushes Swagger off and gets back to his feet.
Ness drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness tries to free his leg and advance position but Swagger is retaining full guard.
Ness won't allow Swagger to sweep him here.
Ness showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ness sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swagger's guard.
Ness moves nicely into side control.
Ness tries for a kimura but Swagger is defending well.
Ness staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ness is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness advances nicely into full mount.
Ness looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ness raining down shots from the mount!
Ness controlling the position easily from mount.
Ness is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Swagger is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness looking for the RNC.
Swagger won't enjoy being in this position. Ness looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Swagger is tapping - it's over boys! Ness picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quick Ness!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rafael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from Rafael.
Rafael misses with a hook.
Rafael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leafar Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael misses with a two punch combination.
Rafael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rafael misses the jab.
Vlad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rafael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlad walks away with a smile on his face. Rafael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rafael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rafael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vlad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leafar Rafael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael tries to keep at a distance but Vlad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vlad pushes Rafael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rafael jumps guard but Vlad stands there with Rafael around his waist. Rafael gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rafael drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vlad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rafael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vlad tests Rafael's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Leafar Rafael has been cut.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Vlad digs a right hand into Rafael's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafael's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Vlad.
Vlad has hold of one of Rafael's legs. Rafael is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rafael, up you get!
Vlad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Vlad.
Leafar Rafael's cut is getting worse.
Vlad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rafael or not.
Vlad scores with a shot to the side of Rafael's head.
A body shot lands from Vlad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vlad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vlad.
Vlad cracks Rafael with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vlad.
A left hand lands to the body for Vlad.
Vlad working Rafael over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vlad.
Vlad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rafael or not.
Vlad lands a body punch.
Vlad lands with a right to the head.
Vlad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vlad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vlad has hold of one of Rafael's legs. Rafael is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vlad gets to his feet - Rafael follows without any prompting.
Vlad clinches up with Rafael and pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad prevents a body shot from Rafael.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad gets through Rafael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leafar Rafael's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vlad.
Vlad digs a right hand underneath Rafael's ribcage. Rafael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Vlad.
Vlad crunches a lovely knee into Rafael's ribcage.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vlad.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Vlad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Vlad.
Vlad is leaning against Rafael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vlad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vlad.
Vlad lands a right hand.
Jeez, Leafar Rafael's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vlad presses Rafael against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Vlad.
A short right from Vlad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Vlad.
Vlad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leafar Rafael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olbrzymi Vlad!
Olbrzymi Vlad is the new super heavyweight champion!
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