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"Smash & Grab" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor comes to the cage accompanied by Boom - P.O.D. The key to victory for Jonathan Thor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
Both fighters circling a little - Thor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thor tries to clinch up.
Almeida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thor throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thor.
Thor thuds his shin into the meat of Almeida's side.
Thor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thor lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor fails with the takedown.
Almeida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thor.
Almeida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Almeida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almeida walks into a left hand.
Thor throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Thor's head coaches at Ford Lane Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thor throws a leg kick but Almeida checks it.
Almeida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thor is defended easily by Almeida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor is looking to land body kicks.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Thor throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Almeida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Thor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida blocks a low kick nicely.
And Almeida tries to counter it with a takedown but Thor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jonathan Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almeida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thor defends it well.
Thor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is looking to work some ground and pound but Thor has wrist control.
Almeida trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almeida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Almeida throwing strikes from guard but Thor blocks nicely.
Thor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Almeida throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Thor catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.
Thor is looking to chop away at Almeida's legs.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Thor throws a low kick but Almeida moves out of range easily.
Almeida with the counter takedown but Thor avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Thor dominated that round.
That's time! Thor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thor feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Thor's corner calls for a 1-2. Thor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Almeida walks into a left hand.
Almeida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thor looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
Thor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Almeida if he has to take too many more of those.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonathan Thor is winning the standup battle so far.
Thor looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Thor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Thor tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Almeida with the counter takedown but Thor avoids it easily.
Almeida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thor scores with a jab. Almeida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thor misses with a lunging right hand
and Almeida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Thor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Almeida on the ground.
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
Thor trying to control from the bottom.
Almeida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida.
Thor is not content to let Almeida control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida 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.
Almeida is stalling here. Thor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Almeida seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Almeida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thor is looking to improve his position.
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Thor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thor sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Almeida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thor is refusing to be controlled, as Almeida sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Thor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Almeida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thor throws out a leg kick but Almeida moves out of range and Thor only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thor.
Thor tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida slips a jab and a cross from Thor.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Thor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thor somewhat.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thor.
Thor misses with a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Thor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Thor is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida.
Almeida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to control. Thor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Thor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almeida passes the guard and advances to mount!
Almeida swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Almeida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes's entrance music is Not Gonna Die. A fine choice. Gray Hawkes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes slips a jab and a cross from Pondingham.
Pondingham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pondingham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawkes closes the distance and pushes Pondingham back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Hawkes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hawkes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkes pulls guard.
Pondingham scoring with some ground and pound.
Pondingham working some strikes from top position.
Pondingham wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
Hawkes wants to sweep here but Pondingham controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pondingham cracks Hawkes with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pondingham works over Hawkes with some ground and pound from guard.
Pondingham slips nicely into half guard.
Pondingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pondingham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pondingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkes taking some punishment here, with Pondingham in his half guard.
Hawkes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pondingham pulls his head out easily.
Hawkes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes trying to hold on to Pondingham's head to control him but Pondingham postures up.
Pondingham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pondingham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkes is trying to maintain the position but Pondingham is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Pondingham.
Hawkes is rocked!
Pondingham working over Hawkes with some ground and pound. Hawkes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Hawkes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pondingham lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hawkes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pondingham jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Pondingham!
Our winner, Douglas Pondingham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Gray Hawkes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should have trained better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wado Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldrei Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wado Ryu and Aldrei Meira. Chooooooooon! I think Ryu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to kalimba. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wado Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldrei Meira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meira scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Wado Ryu has been cut.
Nice jab there from Meira.
Ryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meira cracks Ryu with an open hand slap.
Ryu is rocked!
Meira cracks Ryu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ryu to stand back up!
Oh Ryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldrei Meira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ryu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meira.
Meira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryu throws a chopping leg kick but Meira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryu seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryu is breathing heavily.
Meira lands with an overhand left.
Meira lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meira.
Meira lands a big uppercut and Ryu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryu looks OK. Meira waves Ryu back to his feet!
Meira fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ryu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Aldrei Meira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Robson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb throws a poor cross that misses
and Robson counters with a series of strikes. Lamb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Lamb stuffs the takedown attempt from Robson. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson wants to clinch.
Robson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robson somewhat.
As Robson tries to get set, Lamb tries to push him back and clinch up but Robson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lamb takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Lamb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lamb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamb postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Lamb landing with the ground and pound.
Lamb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robson is trying to keep Lamb in close.
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.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Lamb.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Robson.
Robson looks for a takedown but Lamb sprawls well.
Robson blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Robson throws a counter combo.
Lamb swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Lamb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Robson is keeping the position.
Lamb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamb 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.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robson fails with the takedown.
We've been informed that Robson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson avoids the head kick by Lamb.
A big left from Lamb misses.
Lamb lands a jab to the nose.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robson looks winded!
Lamb has hold of one of Robson's legs. Robson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lamb gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lamb pushes down on Robson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lamb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Lamb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lamb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robson is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Robson won't allow it.
Lamb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lamb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robson looks a forlorn figure.
Lamb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lamb pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lamb cracks Robson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Lamb lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lamb lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robson hang on?
Robson is breathing heavily.
Robson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb looking to isolate an arm here. Robson doesn't see it coming and as Lamb extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lamb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Lamb!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Japanese National Anthem. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGobblecock shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGobblecock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGobblecock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGobblecock is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGobblecock looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
McGobblecock throws a big elbow that misses.
McGobblecock trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGobblecock wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGobblecock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent McGobblecock getting side control.
McGobblecock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGobblecock throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
McGobblecock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - McGobblecock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGobblecock throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGobblecock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGobblecock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGobblecock lands with a cross.
McGobblecock is looking to land body kicks.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGobblecock.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGobblecock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGobblecock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGobblecock eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
McGobblecock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent McGobblecock getting side control.
McGobblecock thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by McGobblecock.
McGobblecock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as McGobblecock sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - McGobblecock circles away.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but McGobblecock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGobblecock is able to avoid easily.
And McGobblecock tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGobblecock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGobblecock or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
McGobblecock throws a big shot that misses.
McGobblecock loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGobblecock manages to circle out of the way.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGobblecock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGobblecock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch up but McGobblecock circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGobblecock catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee is rocked!
Lee switches off momentarily and McGobblecock cracks him with a monster right hand! Lee topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McGobblecock dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McGobblecock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ McGobblecock!
An out of breath and clearly excited BJ McGobblecock thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrick Head had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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19
154 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dollar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Dollar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dollar's elbow.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Head.
Dollar looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head lands a right hand.
Dollar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dollar.
Dollar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Head defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Dollar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Dollar is just out of range.
Head missing with a left hand there. Dollar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head lands with a cross.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dollar.
Dollar walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Dollar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Dollar.
Head digs a good body shot into Dollar's ribs.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dollar was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Dollar's shoulder, as Dollar tries to avoid the shot.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dollar is out of range.
Dollar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Dollar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dollar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dollar somewhat.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dollar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dollar misses with a shot to the body
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Dollar walks into a stiff left hand from Head.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head scores with a jab.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dollar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dollar throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Dollar slips under a jab.
Dollar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dollar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Head looking to control.
Head wants to sweep here but Dollar controlling him for the moment.
Dollar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Dollar passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is looking to regain half guard here but Dollar keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Dollar tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head punishes Dollar's body with a nice straight punch.
Dollar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Dollar misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dollar's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Dollar.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Head here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Head lands with a hook. Dollar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dollar takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a body punch but Dollar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dollar. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head lands with a cross.
Head closes the distance and pushes Dollar back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Dollar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Dollar.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head misses with a hook.
Dollar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dollar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dollar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Head avoids the head kick by Dollar.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Dollar is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dollar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Dollar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Dollar misses with a body shot.
Dollar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dollar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dollar is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but Dollar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Head is trying to maintain the position but Dollar is very close to passing his half guard.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Head trying to control here.
Head desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to stand back up but Dollar is controlling him
Head trying to control here.
Dollar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dollar trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dollar on the ground.
Head moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Head trying to control the position.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Dollar postures up.
Diamond Dollar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dollar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Head's guard.
Dollar controlling the action here.
Dollar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dollar is working for a guillotine from mount but Head frees his head quite easily.
Head tries to hold on but Dollar postures up.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Head is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Dollar shoots in and gets a takedown into Head's guard.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollar is one step ahead there.
Dollar trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head is trying to keep Dollar in close.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Dollar wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Head is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dollar, into his guard.
Head is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dollar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Head is looking to defend but Dollar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Head! Dollar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Head taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diamond Dollar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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37
190 lbs
10 - 21 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Materson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Materson darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Materson into the cage.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Materson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Materson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Materson gets the takedown into side control.
Materson wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Materson.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materson looking to pass the guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
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.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Materson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Materson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Materson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Materson advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Materson connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Materson throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Materson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown pushes Materson off looking to stand but Materson dives back in and keeps control.
Materson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Materson throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Materson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Materson throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Materson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Materson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Materson postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Materson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Brown!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Materson looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Materson drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Materson has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Materson's guard.
Materson wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Materson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Materson wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Materson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Materson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Materson lands a couple of elbows.
Brown wants to stand up but Materson is controlling him.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown prevents Materson from getting back to his feet.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Materson sprawls well. Materson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Materson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Materson is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Materson is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materson is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Materson looks to land a strike but Brown avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materson fails with the takedown.
Materson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materson is defended easily by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Materson as Brown shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materson gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Materson misses.
Materson scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Materson connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown is rocked!
Materson gets to his feet and stands over Brown, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brown felt that one! Materson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brown from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Materson!
After the big win, Mike Materson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 8$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wesley wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wesley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Wesley.
Wesley dips to his left and cracks Dzoker with an uppercut!
Dzoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wesley leaves Dzoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wesley tests Dzoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesley's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wesley scores with a jab to the body.
Wesley cracks Dzoker with an uppercut from hell and Dzoker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wesley's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Dzoker is rocked!
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wesley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Dzoker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzoker can't keep his opponent in guard - Wesley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wesley wants to control but Dzoker is keeping him busy.
Dzoker seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley trying to pass the guard but Dzoker defending well.
Dzoker moves into full guard.
Wesley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzoker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dzoker wants to stand and escape but Wesley is having none of it.
Wesley cracks Dzoker with a solid left hand.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Dzoker is keeping the position.
Wesley postures up in Dzoker's guard and throws a big left but Dzoker blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Wesley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dzoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wesley won't allow Dzoker to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wesley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoker fails with the takedown.
Dzoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Dzoker is breathing heavily.
Wesley drops Dzoker with a left right combo! Wesley follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jeez, Dzoko Dzoker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzoko Dzoker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sir Wesley!
Dzoko Dzoker was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Beret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green Beret is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Beret!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beret lands with a kick to the temple. Romus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Remulus Romus has been cut.
Romus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green Beret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Beret! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Green Beret!
Green Beret was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Crook had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Nate Crook has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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173 lbs
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139 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Crook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Crook. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crook enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crook manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Crook is retaining full guard.
Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crook was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee postures up in Crook's guard and throws a big left but Crook blocks it.
Crook is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee passes Crook's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Crook is defending the position.
Crook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
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.
Lee throwing shots but Crook is blocking nicely.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Crook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crook is looking to escape.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Crook is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee thows a huge punch but Crook dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Crook defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crook stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Crook circles away.
Crook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crook defends well and Lee ends up having to push Crook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up but Crook circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crook counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Crook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Crook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Crook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crook backwards.
Lee has Crook pressed against the cage, preventing Crook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crook after a bit of a struggle.
Lee decides to pull guard.
Crook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crook manages to get himself to full guard.
Crook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is in close to Crook's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee postures up in Crook's guard and throws a big left but Crook blocks it.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Crook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee won't allow Crook to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Crook is looking to counter punch.
That's two 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crook is looking to counter punch.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crook counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Crook gets caught napping as Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Crook manages to retain guard.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee won't allow Crook to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Crook has wrist control.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Crook blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crook has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee works over Crook with some ground and pound from guard.
Crook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee prevents Crook from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee looks for a takedown but Crook sprawls well.
Nate Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee tries to clinch but Crook moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
It looked like Crook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crook defends well and Lee ends up having to push Crook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crook swivels and escapes.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Crook gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Crook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crook gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee won't allow Crook to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crook manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crook taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
Lee thows a huge punch but Crook dodges it nicely.
Lee stops Crook from getting back to his feet.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee stops Crook from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing shots but Crook is blocking nicely.
Lee thows a huge punch but Crook dodges it nicely.
Crook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crook tries to get out of the position.
Crook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crook is rocked!
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Crook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Crook's hands, connecting with Crook's forehead.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Crook is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Lee thows a huge punch but Crook dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crook was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crook is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Lee!
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