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LUC:44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Glass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Norris's chin.
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275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glass is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glass to his feet.
Norris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Glass tries to bench press Norris off him but Norris keeps the position.
Norris taking a breather here.
Glass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass gets back to half guard.
Glass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris postures up.
Glass working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Glass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Glass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Glass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Norris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glass working a defensive guard here.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glass keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Glass is working hard here to advance position.
Norris trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norris 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.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Glass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glass is looking for a triangle here but Norris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Norris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass trying to control but Norris flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Glass's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Glass looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Glass is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass wants to control his opponent's hands but Norris gets his hands free.
Norris is hanging on to Glass's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glass trying to control the action but Norris just sinks the hooks in.
Glass is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glass trying to control the hands but Norris breaks the grip.
What can Glass do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Glass is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Glass trying to control but not successfully.
Glass breaks Norris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Norris is looking to stand up but Glass isn't so interested in that idea.
Glass trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Glass wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Glass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glass tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Norris 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.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
Glass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glass trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glass stands and throws Norris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Glass wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glass is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well.
Glass tries to move into full mount but can't pass Norris's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Glass wants to pass to mount but Norris is defending the position.
Norris is staying active underneath Glass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Glass throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Glass is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Glass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norris defends it well.
Glass tries to stand but can't do so whilst Norris controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass is looking to take a break and control but Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norris defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norris shoots and misses
and Glass counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Glass drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Glass has Norris in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Glass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glass working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard!
Steven Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klas Micropop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Klas Micropop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Micropop.
A bone on bone clash there as Hudson blocks the leg kick.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Micropop moves out of range easily.
Hudson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hudson tries to work over Micropop's front leg with a kick but Micropop checks it.
Micropop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Micropop tries a head kick but it misses.
Micropop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hudson tries to clinch up.
Hudson misses with a wild body shot.
Hudson blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Hudson or perhaps it was just good defense by Micropop which made him look bad.
Micropop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Micropop tries a low kick but Hudson avoids it.
Hudson throws a big shot that misses.
Micropop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hudson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hudson throws a head punch that misses.
Micropop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hudson blocks an elbow strike.
Hudson fails to pull guard.
Micropop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hudson dodges an elbow strike from Micropop.
Micropop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Micropop as Hudson tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop pushes off an throws an elbow but Hudson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Micropop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Micropop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hudson jumps guard but Micropop stands there with Hudson around his waist. Hudson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson misses with a body punch.
Micropop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Micropop trying to land knees to the body.
Micropop lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Micropop.
Hudson blocks an elbow strike.
Micropop misses with an elbow over the top.
Micropop scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Micropop.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Micropop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hudson's brow.
Micropop pushes off an throws an elbow but Hudson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hudson dodges an elbow strike from Micropop.
Micropop lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop throws an elbow that misses.
Hudson takes an elbow to the temple.
Micropop lands an elbow that stopped Hudson in his tracks for a moment.
Hudson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micropop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Micropop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Micropop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hudson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saul Hudson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Hudson blocks the elbow strike.
Hudson avoiding damage as Micropop throws knees to the body.
Hudson blocks an elbow strike from Micropop.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Micropop.
Knees to the body from Micropop.
Micropop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Micropop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Micropop lands a damaging elbow.
Saul Hudson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Micropop lands an elbow inside that Hudson shrugs off.
Micropop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hudson blocks the elbow strike.
Micropop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micropop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Micropop lands a nice elbow.
Micropop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Micropop as Hudson tries to tie him up.
Micropop misses with an elbow over the top.
Micropop misses with an elbow over the top.
Micropop throws an elbow that misses.
Micropop lands an elbow inside.
Hudson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hudson takes an elbow to the temple.
Micropop misses with an elbow over the top.
Hudson avoids the elbow strike from Micropop, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Micropop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Saul Hudson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Micropop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Micropop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hudson blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hudson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hudson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Micropop walks away with a smile on his face. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Micropop thows a leg kick but Hudson checks it
and Hudson counters with a series of strikes. Micropop will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Hudson misses.
Hudson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Micropop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Micropop throws an elbow but it misses.
Hudson is trying to break the clinch but Micropop is controlling him.
Micropop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micropop lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saul Hudson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klas Micropop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Goreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibki Vlad (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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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Goreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vlad is trying to work for a kimura but Goreman is defending well.
Vlad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goreman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vlad throwing strikes from guard but Goreman blocks nicely.
Goreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goreman, not yet.
Goreman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vlad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vlad works over Goreman with some ground and pound from guard.
Goreman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vlad trying to control but Goreman is working from the bottom.
Goreman keeping full guard, as Vlad tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vlad is aware though and is defending well.
Goreman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vlad passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goreman is trying to get back to half guard.
Goreman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goreman seems a little lost for a moment, as Vlad dominates the positioning.
Vlad cracks Goreman with a big elbow.
Vlad is chipping away with strikes.
Goreman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Goreman manages to get back to half guard.
Vlad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goreman wants to get back to full guard.
Vlad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
Vlad 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goreman tries to get to full guard but Vlad has control of the leg.
Vlad thows a huge punch but Goreman dodges it nicely.
Vlad wants to take a breather but Goreman is having none of it.
Goreman has hold of Vlad's hands but Vlad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vlad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad uses his free foot to push down on Goreman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goreman.
Goreman working to try and regain half guard.
Vlad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vlad working Goreman over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vlad controlling from the full mount.
Vlad looking to control but Goreman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goreman can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Vlad.
Vlad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vlad looking to control but Goreman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goreman is looking to improve his position but Vlad isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goreman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vlad trying to control from half guard but Goreman is working away.
Vlad wants to free his trapped foot but Goreman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vlad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goreman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vlad pulls his head out easily.
Goreman is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goreman with the active half guard here but Vlad passes nicely into side control.
Vlad scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vlad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vlad looking to secure an arm triangle but Goreman defends it well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vlad lands with some strikes.
Vlad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vlad has control of Goreman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goreman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vlad scoring with strikes but Goreman is staying in there.
Goreman is looking to get to half guard.
Goreman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman is looking to improve his position.
Vlad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vlad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goreman is just riding it out for now. Vlad eventually gives up the hold.
Vlad is keen to just control but Goreman is a slippery customer.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Vlad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goreman is looking for a sweep. Vlad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vlad trying to control the action but Goreman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goreman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Goreman keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vlad shoots for a takedown but Goreman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goreman.
Vlad tries to improve position but can't.
Goreman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vlad, who protects the arm well.
Goreman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goreman working away.
Goreman tries to advance to mount but Vlad denies him.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vlad lands a nice short elbow.
Vlad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goreman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlad.
Goreman actively working from the bottom here.
Goreman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vlad seems to be working for a kimura but Goreman defends the submission attempt.
Goreman won't allow Vlad to pass to mount.
Vlad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Goreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goreman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vlad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goreman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad 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!
Vlad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goreman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goreman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vlad pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goreman wants to improve his position but Vlad is controlling well.
Vlad is trying to control. Goreman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goreman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vlad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vlad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goreman keeps working.
Goreman is trying to get back to full guard.
Goreman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vlad trying to control from half guard but Goreman is working away.
Vlad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vlad raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad raining down shots from the mount!
Vlad trying to control but Goreman is having none of it.
Vlad raining down shots from the mount!
Goreman is desperately trying to improve his position but Vlad has a good base and remains in mount.
Vlad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vlad trying to control but Goreman is having none of it.
Vlad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad with good strikes from the mount here!
Goreman is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad looking to isolate an arm here. Goreman doesn't see it coming and as Vlad extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gibki Vlad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hushovd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Hushovd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hushovd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson moves out of range as Hushovd strikes.
Watson 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.
Hushovd has an active guard here but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hushovd looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hushovd keeps working.
Hushovd tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Hushovd has hold of Watson's hands but Watson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watson is working for a kimura but Hushovd is defending it quite comfortably.
Hushovd is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushovd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hushovd is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hushovd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hushovd keeps moving.
Hushovd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hushovd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hushovd stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Hushovd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hushovd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson trying to control the position.
Hushovd 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.
Hushovd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hushovd tries to advance position but instead Watson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Watson kicks off Hushovd and gets to his feet.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hushovd to the mat! Hushovd manages to get full guard.
Hushovd keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson looks gassed!
Watson wants to control from the top but Hushovd keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hushovd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Hushovd's legs - danger averted.
Hushovd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Watson.
Watson passes to side control.
Hushovd tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hushovd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hushovd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd tries to improve position but can't.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hushovd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!
Hushovd keeps control of the position as Watson tries to break free.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hushovd's guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hushovd keeps moving.
Hushovd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Watson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hushovd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hushovd shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hushovd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hushovd somewhat.
Watson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hushovd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson controlling the position from side mount.
Hushovd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hushovd keeps working.
Watson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hushovd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hushovd, who protects the arm well.
Hushovd tries to improve position but can't.
Watson trying to control the position but Hushovd is working away.
Hushovd is looking for a sweep.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hushovd keeps working.
Hushovd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson tries for a kimura but Hushovd is defending well.
Hushovd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hushovd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson cracks Hushovd with a big elbow.
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hushovd's legs.
Watson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hushovd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hushovd is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Hushovd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hushovd as he avoids it easily.
Watson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hushovd throws a good cross that connects.
Watson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hushovd throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Hushovd misses with the combination.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
Hushovd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watson to the mat! Watson manages to get full guard.
Hushovd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson controls Hushovd momentarily but Hushovd frees himself.
Hushovd tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hushovd's guard.
Hushovd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watson wants to control but Hushovd is having none of it.
Hushovd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Watson regains half guard.
Watson is pressing down on Hushovd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hushovd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hushovd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson passes Hushovd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hushovd tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Watson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson is trying to control. Hushovd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hushovd is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushovd is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson wants to take a breather but Hushovd is having none of it.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hushovd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hushovd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson slips a straight right by Hushovd.
Hushovd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Watson both land. Nice combination.
Watson gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hushovd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson lands a nice forearm strike.
Watson lands a few punches from side control.
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hushovd is defending well.
Hushovd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hushovd is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Watson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watson blocks the strikes from Hushovd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hushovd actively working from the bottom here.
Hushovd wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Hushovd is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willy Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hushovd throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thor Hushovd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson wants to clinch.
Hushovd swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
Watson tries to clinch but Hushovd is having none of it.
Watson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hushovd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hushovd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!
Hushovd is looking for the choke from the back position but Watson is controlling his hands well.
Watson is trapped and Hushovd is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hushovd punches the canvas rather than the man.
Watson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Watson can't escape the position.
Thor Hushovd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson tries to lock up and control but Hushovd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Watson is looking to get to half guard.
Hushovd landing punches.
Watson regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusku Traktori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traktori's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pusku Traktori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traktori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bentham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Traktori working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bentham can't do much from the bottom here.
Bentham prevents Traktori from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Traktori are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bentham tries to bench press Traktori off him but Traktori keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traktori throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Traktori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Traktori 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.
Bentham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Traktori is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bentham can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Traktori thows a body shot but no joy.
Bentham throws a sloppy head kick and Traktori moves out of range easily.
Traktori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Traktori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham throws a sloppy head kick and Traktori moves out of range easily.
Traktori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bentham defends it nicely.
Traktori misses the shot to the body.
Traktori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traktori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bentham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Traktori somewhat.
Traktori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Traktori throwing shots but Bentham is blocking nicely.
Bentham is trying to control but can't.
Bentham is trying to get back to full guard.
Bentham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentham is doing well to control the position and prevent Traktori from advancing to side control.
Traktori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bentham's head.
Traktori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Traktori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentham defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bentham connects with a high kick.
It looks like Pusku Traktori has been cut.
Traktori looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentham is just out of range.
Traktori on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jeremy Bentham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traktori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentham thows a body kick. Traktori tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bentham rushes Traktori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Traktori blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori is breathing heavily.
Traktori has Bentham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bentham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Traktori takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham lands an elbow that stopped Traktori in his tracks for a moment.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Traktori takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Nice elbow from Bentham.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Traktori avoids the elbow strike from Bentham, against the cage.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Traktori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentham walks away with a smile on his face. Traktori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Traktori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Traktori tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bentham sneaks back into half guard.
Traktori thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bentham to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bentham is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentham trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Bentham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Traktori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Traktori working for a triangle but Bentham defends it easily.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bentham pushes down on Traktori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pusku Traktori's cut.
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.
Traktori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentham manages to avoid it.
Traktori throws a looping overhand right but Bentham ducks down to avoid it.
Bentham throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bentham.
Traktori throws a hook but Bentham avoids it easily.
Traktori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Traktori.
Bentham tries to clinch up but Traktori circles away and keeps his distance.
Traktori looks for a takedown but Bentham sprawls well.
Pusku Traktori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traktori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentham.
Bentham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traktori.
Traktori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentham.
Traktori looks for a takedown but Bentham sprawls well.
Bentham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Traktori, pushing him back against the cage.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Traktori tries to stall but Bentham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bentham.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Traktori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Traktori tries to circle away but Bentham has him pinned against the cage.
Traktori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Traktori is trying to maintain a safe position but Bentham gets an underhook and turns Traktori into the cage.
A knee to the head by Bentham.
Bentham landing knees to the head.
Bentham tries to land knees in the clinch but Traktori avoids the damage to the body.
Bentham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Traktori is trying to drag Bentham to the mat but Bentham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Traktori jumps guard but Bentham stands there with Traktori around his waist. Traktori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentham lands a knee to the body.
Traktori takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Traktori to work.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but Traktori blocks it.
Traktori fails to pull guard.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Traktori avoids it.
Traktori is trying to force a seperation but Bentham has the dominant position.
Traktori managing to block the knees to the body from Bentham.
Traktori is working for takedown but Bentham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Traktori managing to block the knees to the body from Bentham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traktori tries to break the clinch but Bentham is controlling the position.
Traktori has hold of one of Bentham's legs. Bentham is fighting the takedown attempt but Traktori gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Traktori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Traktori distracts Bentham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Traktori looking to pass the guard.
Bentham is controlling Traktori's posture.
Bentham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Traktori's guard.
Traktori is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
Traktori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bentham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Traktori's guard.
Traktori has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Traktori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bentham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bentham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Traktori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traktori is looking for a triangle but Bentham pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pusku Traktori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Traktori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bentham's head.
Bentham closes the distance and clinches.
Traktori is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bentham's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Traktori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Bentham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham scores a nice knee to the body.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bentham with a knee to the head.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bentham lands a nice knee to the body.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Bentham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traktori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Traktori is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bentham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Traktori tries to stall but Bentham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeremy Bentham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Traktori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pusku Traktori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori trying to stall but Bentham improves his position.
Bentham scores with a knee to the head.
Traktori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentham obliges.
Traktori tries to break the clinch but Bentham is controlling the position.
Bentham lands a knee to the head.
Traktori is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentham has double underhooks.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Traktori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentham has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham connects with a knee to the head.
Bentham landing knees to the body.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Traktori's ribcage.
Bentham misses with a knee strike.
Bentham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traktori's efforts to push away.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Traktori tries to score a body lock takedown but Bentham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Bentham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bentham lands a good knee to the midsection. Traktori won't want to take too many of those.
Traktori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Traktori pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bentham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bentham trying to control but Traktori is working from the bottom.
Traktori has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentham tries to free his leg and advance position but Traktori is retaining full guard.
Bentham wants to get up but he can't break Traktori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bentham wants to pass the guard but Traktori is keeping the position.
Traktori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Traktori keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham preventing the sweep.
Bentham advances position into side control!
Jeremy Bentham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traktori regains half guard.
Traktori looking for submissions off his back.
Bentham wants to get back to his feet.
Traktori is staying active underneath Bentham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Traktori tries to get to full guard but Bentham has control of the leg.
Bentham wants to free his trapped foot but Traktori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Traktori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Traktori wants to improve his position but Bentham is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traktori. Bentham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bentham stuffs the takedown.
Traktori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bentham. That one must have hurt.
Traktori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bentham.
Bentham ducks under a wild hook from Traktori.
Bentham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Bentham slams his shin into Traktori's torso.
Bentham throws a head kick that half lands.
Pusku Traktori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traktori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Bentham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Bentham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bentham 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bentham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Marques (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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309 lbs
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290 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Marques!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marques's waist but Marques gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing johnson off to one side.
Marques keeps the fight on the outside.
Marques has closed the distance and engaged johnson in a clinch.
Marques is struggling to control the position.
johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marques pulls guard.
johnson stands up and waves to Marques to follow him.
Marques stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marques wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marques fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marques is trying to defend but johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Marques is defending well.
Marques tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is looking for a kimura but Marques is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for johnson to get the leverage.
johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Marques to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
johnson drops back looking for a leg! Marques is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marques manages to kick johnson off! johnson jumps back into Marques's guard.
Marques keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Marques is in no mood to give up.
johnson is breathing heavily.
Marques tries to improve his position but instead johnson has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson working for the choke.
johnson keeps control of the position as Marques tries to break free.
johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marques turns into johnson and is now in his guard.
Marques lands a couple of elbows.
Marques got a little sloppy there for a moment and johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marques has managed to get both his arms back between johnson's legs - danger averted.
Marques slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking for a guillotine here but Marques defends easily.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marques controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques stands up and waves to johnson to follow him.
Marques tests johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like rick johnson has been cut.
Marques misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marques counters with a lovely shot to the body.
johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Marques counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Marques as johnson shoots in.
Marques gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
johnson preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Marques will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on rick johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marques fails with a takedown attempt.
johnson slips a straight right by Marques.
johnson misses with a takedown
letting Marques counter with a right hand.
Marques defends well against a solid takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marques misses with a takedown
so johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marques has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
johnson stands up and waves to Marques to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looks for a takedown but Marques sprawls well.
Marques swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Marques counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Marques which made him look bad.
johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marques's guard.
johnson trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
johnson postures up.
johnson trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
johnson stops Marques from standing up.
johnson wants to control from the top but Marques keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marques keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marques is defending against the submission attempts here by johnson.
johnson trying to control the pace.
Marques is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marques is just riding it out for now. johnson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marques does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marques doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time johnson.
johnson moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rick johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on rick johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marques gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marques dives on top into guard.
johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marques wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marques preventing the sweep.
johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marques gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
johnson slips a jab and a cross from Marques.
Marques stuffs the takedown.
Marques throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marques.
Marques slaps away a takedown attempt from johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marques's waist but Marques gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marques tries to sprawl out of it but johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Marques sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marques tries to bum rush johnson with a series of wild strikes but johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Marques, looking for a takedown. johnson pushes Marques against the cage but Marques circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
johnson gets caught flat footed, as Marques shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marques gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
johnson has his foot on Marques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marques works his way back into a safe position though.
rick johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marques defends well.
johnson is looking for a triangle but Marques pushes his legs off easily.
johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
johnson wants to sweep here but Marques controlling him for the moment.
Marques's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marques stuffs the takedown attempt from johnson. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marques throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
johnson is looking for a kimura here.
johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marques sees it coming and defends easily.
johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marques has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 rick johnson.
I think johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rick johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Enforcer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Enforcer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
263 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enforcer throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses the jab.
Enforcer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enforcer.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Enforcer gets a clinch.
Enforcer lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Enforcer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enforcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enforcer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Enforcer persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Enforcer's side.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Enforcer crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Paul Enforcer has been cut.
Enforcer is breathing heavily.
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!
Jones drops Enforcer with a beautiful combination! Enforcer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Enforcer moves out of range easily.
Enforcer slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enforcer blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul Enforcer's cut is getting worse.
Decent striking displayed by Enforcer there.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enforcer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Enforcer to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tower (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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206 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tower!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fails with the takedown.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Tower moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Ethan LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LeBlanc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeBlanc trying to control but Tower is having none of it.
LeBlanc throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
LeBlanc misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by LeBlanc there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
LeBlanc lands a big elbow.
LeBlanc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tower can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
LeBlanc breaks from Tower's wrist control and lands an elbow.
LeBlanc throwing strikes here but Tower is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
LeBlanc misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by LeBlanc there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
LeBlanc landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeBlanc unloads with some shots from mount but Tower bucks and avoids them well.
LeBlanc lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a big elbow.
Tower is rocked!
A big strike lands for LeBlanc! That's really hurt Tower and he's turned his back - LeBlanc keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! LeBlanc jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan LeBlanc!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Quake Arena. amber has chosen yes as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
11 - 1 - 2 |
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mr amber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
amber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obeh tries to avoid it but amber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obeh to the ground. Obeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
amber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obeh.
amber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obeh was well out of range. Poor timing from amber.
Obeh throws a hook to the side of amber's head but amber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
amber misses with an uppercut.
amber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
amber scores with a body shot.
amber misses with an uppercut.
Obeh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
amber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obeh.
amber looks gassed!
Obeh tries a head kick but it misses.
amber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obeh connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
amber fails with a takedown attempt.
Obeh throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obeh!
Ratrick Obeh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obeh tries to bum rush amber with a series of wild strikes but amber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
amber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Obeh trying to control from the bottom.
amber trying to pass the guard but Obeh defending well.
amber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
amber working the head and body with strikes.
Obeh is trying to maintain the position but amber is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obeh scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obeh lands a nice hook to amber's body. amber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obeh.
Obeh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Obeh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Obeh lands a big head kick that sends amber tumbling to the mat! Obeh takes a step backwards and waves amber back to his feet - he wants the finish!
amber is rocked!
Obeh pushes amber away with a front kick.
amber is still on wobbly legs! Can Obeh finish him?
Obeh connects with a body shot.
amber seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obeh - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for Obeh. That snapped amber's head back.
Obeh cracks a nice hook into amber's ribs.
amber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obeh counters with an inside leg kick.
Obeh just misses with a punch to the body.
Obeh lands a head kick. amber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - amber can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Obeh and amber drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Obeh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratrick Obeh!
Ratrick Obeh retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and freight train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). train has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sean Taylor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, freight train!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
train connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into train's ribs.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
train scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor regains half guard, as train was trying to land strikes.
train looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
train throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
train throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
train is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
train thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
train trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
train with the ground and pound but Taylor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
train tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from train.
A punch lands to the side of train 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Sean Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
train ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
train closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
train loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor wants to stand up but train is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
train wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
train stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
train misses with the ground and pound.
train is putting a hurting on Taylor here, landing some big shots from side control.
train with the ground and pound but Taylor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
train tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
train is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taylor reverses the position - he's now on top in train's guard.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from train's guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
train is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
train landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from train.
train throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
train is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
train looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
train is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but train has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
train throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
freight train dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. train was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sean Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and train counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting train counter with a right hand.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but train was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
train takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws a jab when train was well out of range.
train moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
train gets the takedown into side control.
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!
train in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
train taking a break here but Taylor is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
train missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
train tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
train thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but train is having none of it.
train passes easily into side control. Nice work.
train tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
train has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor parries the strikes from train easily there. train is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Taylor to escape.
train connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taylor some visible discomfort.
train 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.
train throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
train sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taylor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from train seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
train working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
train is breathing heavily.
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
so train counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
train throws a big right hand that misses.
train trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
train throws and elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in train's guard. Nice move by Taylor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
train escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
freight train has got the better of the ground game so far.
train lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
train putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor tries to buck train off but he can't manage it.
train misses with a head shot.
Taylor avoids a series of strikes thrown by train.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
freight train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
train looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by train.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor is looking to wear down train with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
train swinging wildly here.
train slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor throws a right and a left that train avoids nicely.
train takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and train counters with a lovely shot to the body.
train punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
train fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sean Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
train falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
train lands with a right hand.
train bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
train scoring with punches and elbows.
train working the ground and pound but Taylor is defending the strikes.
train cracks Taylor with a big right hand but Taylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
train moves into full mount!
train looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it.
train with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
train thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
train landing shots from mount.
train landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
train unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
train pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
train throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound.
train breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
train working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
train can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor is in a horrible position here. train smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by train.
train thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
train pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by train.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
train is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
train unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
train thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
train landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
train punching from mount but Taylor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
train misses with a head shot.
train working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
train landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
train working Taylor over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
freight train really 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.
train just misses with a punch to the body.
train scores with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and train counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
train throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
train missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
train missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
train throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
train thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from train.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
train lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
train lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor staying out of range there.
train throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
train scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for train.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor lands a jab to train's midsection.
train lands the left hand.
train has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
train closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
train passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
train works his way into side control.
Taylor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by train.
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
train misses with the ground and pound.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but train connects with a decent elbow.
train tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
train lands a decent elbow from side control.
train throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
train throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor seems a little lost for a moment, as train dominates the positioning.
train wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
train working the ground and pound but Taylor is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from train are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor pushes train away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, train gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
train in side control, throwing shots but Taylor defends.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
train pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
train misses the shot to the body.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from train.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and train makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
train misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
freight train seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for train. That snapped Taylor's head back.
train changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but train manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
train scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
freight train dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
train throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
train lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
train fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from train misses.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. train moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
train throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
train throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor punishes train's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor moves out of range as train strikes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by train.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
train slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
train uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
train scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by train.
train showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
train connects with a body shot.
train shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. train showed some decent athleticism there.
train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
train wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
train passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taylor!
train looking to ground and pound but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by train there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
train lands a big elbow.
train pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
train with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
train is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
train takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
train thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
train misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
train in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by train there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Taylor avoids a series of strikes thrown by train.
train lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to stand up.
train scores with a couple of good head shots there.
train looking to ground and pound but Taylor is blocking nicely.
train is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sean Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
freight train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
train wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
train lands a big shot there that rocks Taylor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
train tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
train lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
freight train comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well train 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... freight train!
freight train is the new light heavyweight champion!
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