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TROID - Slider Kings 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between G I Jiggawhat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, G I Jiggawhat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Josh Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggawhat dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Jiggawhat lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Hammer tries to move into range but Jiggawhat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jiggawhat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiggawhat throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
Jiggawhat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jiggawhat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiggawhat misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Jiggawhat ducks down to avoid it.
Jiggawhat looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer cracks Jiggawhat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggawhat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Jiggawhat counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jiggawhat counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hammer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Jiggawhat follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hammer was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). G I Jiggawhat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carmelo costroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carmelo costroa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, carmelo costroa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
costroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
costroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing costroa off to one side.
costroa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones shoots in but costroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush costroa with a series of wild strikes but costroa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones blocks a head kick by costroa.
costroa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
costroa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but costroa is retaining full guard.
costroa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones stops costroa from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
costroa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops costroa from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
costroa wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings costroa.
Jones tries to clinch but costroa is having none of it.
costroa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
costroa misses with a jab to the body
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
costroa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but costroa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
costroa fails to pull guard.
Vince Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of carmelo costroa.
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.
costroa tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
costroa tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually costroa drops back down to his feet.
costroa fails to pull guard.
costroa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
costroa breaks the clinch.
costroa looks gassed!
costroa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
costroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones cracks costroa with a nice body shot.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but costroa keeps him there for the moment.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones gets control of costroa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones has costroa pulled in close to control his posture.
costroa postures up.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but costroa is controlling him.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but costroa has the dominant position.
costroa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but costroa bucks and avoids them well.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones 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.
costroa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
costroa reaches up and pulls Jones towards him, trying to control the position. Jones manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for costroa! costroa tries to roll over - now Jones is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and costroa has to tap out! Great work there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vince Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jaec caturan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jaec caturan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
caturan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard passes caturan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
caturan is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so caturan is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Richard wants to control but caturan is keeping him busy.
caturan tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
caturan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Richard pushes past his half guard into mount!
Richard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… caturan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by caturan and Richard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
caturan is looking for a sweep.
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
caturan is looking to reverse the position.
Richard working away.
Richard scoring with punches and elbows.
caturan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and caturan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
caturan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
caturan is breathing heavily.
caturan is not content to let Richard control the position.
caturan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if caturan tries to get out of the position.
Richard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richard is looking to advance position but caturan won't allow it.
Richard working over caturan with some ground and pound. caturan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard thows a huge punch but caturan dodges it nicely.
caturan is trying to control but Richard passes into side control!
caturan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Richard grinds an elbow into caturan's temple.
Richard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Richard.
Richard wants to lay and pray for a moment but caturan keeps working.
Richard tries to score with some ground and pound. caturan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four 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.
The strikes coming from Richard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
caturan pushes Richard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Richard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Richard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
caturan misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. caturan won't be happy with that.
caturan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richard.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
caturan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard trying to control the position but caturan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Richard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Richard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Richard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Richard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
caturan tries to clinch up
and Richard counters with a single leg into guard. caturan didn't expect that.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard distracts caturan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
caturan wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of caturan's head.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
caturan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but caturan is retaining full guard.
Richard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richard works over caturan with some ground and pound from guard.
Richard wants to control from the top but caturan keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Richard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but caturan has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richard misses with an uppercut.
caturan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richard prevents caturan from improving his position.
caturan is trying to control but can't.
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but caturan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richard throwing shots but caturan is blocking nicely.
caturan is trying to stand.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
caturan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richard on the ground.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. caturan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard dominated that round.
That's time! caturan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
caturan closes the distance but Richard moves to the side
and Richard counters by clinching up.
Richard stops a takedown attempt from caturan.
caturan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
caturan gets caught flat footed, as Richard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duke Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard advances to half guard.
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
caturan tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
caturan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
caturan pushes Richard off looking to stand but Richard dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard winds up and cracks caturan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
Richard winds up and cracks caturan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richard with the ground and pound but caturan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard throwing strikes from guard but caturan blocks nicely.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
caturan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richard has passed into side control.
caturan is looking to reverse the position.
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, caturan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richard tries to score with some ground and pound. caturan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
caturan can't do much from the bottom here.
caturan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Richard in side control, throwing shots but caturan defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richard with the ground and pound but caturan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
caturan wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
caturan is trying to get back to full guard.
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and caturan defends it well.
Richard trying to advance position but caturan counters by regaining guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but caturan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
caturan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
caturan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
caturan misses with a takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jaec caturan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
caturan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
caturan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard tries to free his leg and advance position but caturan is retaining full guard.
Richard chips away with some ground and pound.
Richard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed caturan's guard.
Richard thows a huge punch but caturan dodges it nicely.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but caturan defends the submission attempt.
Richard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
caturan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying to control. caturan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but caturan shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
caturan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
caturan actively working from the bottom here.
Richard throwing shots but caturan is blocking nicely.
caturan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard blocks the strikes from caturan.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richard is looking to advance position but caturan won't allow it.
Richard thows a huge punch but caturan dodges it nicely.
caturan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but caturan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Richard.
caturan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
caturan darts in trying to clinch
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
caturan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
caturan is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can caturan avoid being mounted?
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
caturan wants to control but Richard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Richard.
caturan actively working from the bottom here.
Richard is keen to just control but caturan is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
caturan misses with a double jab.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard counters by clinching up.
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.
caturan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip caturan to the mat. caturan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richard throwing strikes from guard but caturan blocks nicely.
Richard is in close to caturan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard throwing strikes but missing.
Richard pushing down on caturan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for caturan!
caturan wants to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
Richard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
caturan is trying to stand up.
caturan working to try and regain half guard.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard throwing strikes here but caturan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
caturan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force caturan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so caturan shrugs it off.
Richard throwing strikes here but caturan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Richard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for caturan because Richard loaded up on that one.
Richard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
caturan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Richard throws some wild stikes that caturan manages to avoid easily.
Richard punishing his opponent with strikes.
caturan is looking to improve his position but Richard isn't that keen on the idea.
caturan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Richard 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.
Richard looking to finish with strikes here!
Richard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
caturan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Richard 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.
Richard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Richard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for caturan because Richard loaded up on that one.
Richard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
caturan tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Richard looking to ground and pound but caturan is blocking nicely.
caturan trying desperately to get to his feet.
caturan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richard looking for a guillotine from mount but caturan is having none of it.
Richard looking to finish caturan with some ground and pound. This is bad for caturan!
Richard misses with a head shot.
Richard raining down shots from the mount!
That's eight 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.
Richard misses with a head shot.
caturan blocking the ground and pound.
caturan wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but caturan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
caturan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
caturan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richard thows a huge punch but caturan dodges it nicely.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard 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.
Richard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
jaec caturan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
caturan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Richard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richard 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Richard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes to the cage accompanied by Why Cant we be friends. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a left and a right that send Moreno crashing to the mat, dazed. Gracie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Johhny Moreno has been cut.
Moreno looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Moreno could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moreno is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing shots but Moreno is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moreno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Moreno is working away.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moreno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Moreno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Rozwalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Rozwalka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozwalka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rozwalka stops Bronson from standing up.
Rozwalka trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rozwalka is controlling him.
Rozwalka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Rozwalka moved away.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rozwalka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozwalka wants to take a breather but Bronson is having none of it.
Rozwalka is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rozwalka to get the leverage.
Rozwalka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Rozwalka escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rozwalka looks gassed!
Rozwalka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rozwalka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Rozwalka avoids them all with ease.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozwalka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rozwalka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bronson is trying to defend but Rozwalka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Rozwalka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Bronson tries to kick Rozwalka off but Rozwalka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rozwalka passes to side control.
Rozwalka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bronson prevents Rozwalka from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rozwalka prevents Bronson from escaping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozwalka.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozwalka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson stalks Rozwalka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozwalka's face. Rozwalka staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tomasz Rozwalka has been cut.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Rozwalka slips the punch.
Bronson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rozwalka in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Rozwalka.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozwalka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rozwalka checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bronson wants to stand but Rozwalka is controlling the position.
Rozwalka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Rozwalka wants to stand but Bronson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rozwalka prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rozwalka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rozwalka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to break free but Rozwalka has control.
Rozwalka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brian Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rozwalka.
Rozwalka keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rozwalka.
Brian Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Rozwalka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozwalka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bronson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rozwalka looking to control but Bronson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rozwalka.
Bronson bucks Rozwalka off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nice jab there from Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Rozwalka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brian Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rozwalka ducked under it nicely.
Rozwalka shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Rozwalka moved out of range.
Rozwalka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rozwalka slips a straight right by Bronson.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozwalka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozwalka shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronson sprawls well. He's pushed Rozwalka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozwalka shoots in but no luck this time.
Rozwalka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rozwalka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronson sprawls well initially but Rozwalka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Rozwalka is controlling him well.
Rozwalka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bronson kicks Rozwalka off and gets back to his feet.
Rozwalka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a hook. Rozwalka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rozwalka closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Rozwalka pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronson throws a hook but Rozwalka blocks it.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Rozwalka checks a leg kick nicely.
Rozwalka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Rozwalka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rozwalka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Rozwalka ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rozwalka fails with a takedown attempt.
Rozwalka looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Rozwalka moved out of range.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Rozwalka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rozwalka moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Rozwalka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rozwalka shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rozwalka walks into a left hand.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozwalka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rozwalka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Rozwalka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozwalka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rozwalka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Rozwalka persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rozwalka.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozwalka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brian Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Rozwalka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bronson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozwalka wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozwalka works over Bronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronson wants to stand up but Rozwalka is controlling him.
Rozwalka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson wants to stand but Rozwalka is controlling the position.
Bronson is working an open guard so Rozwalka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bronson leaves Rozwalka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozwalka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Rozwalka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Rozwalka persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozwalka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rozwalka tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Rozwalka avoids it well.
Rozwalka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronson circles away.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Rozwalka ducks down to avoid it.
Rozwalka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Rozwalka tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rozwalka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rozwalka misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rozwalka is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Bronson misses
and Rozwalka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bronson's guard now.
Tomasz Rozwalka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rozwalka slips a jab from Bronson.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Bronson throws a jab when Rozwalka was well out of range.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Rozwalka moved out of range.
Rozwalka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rozwalka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Rozwalka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozwalka is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rozwalka to get the leverage.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Rozwalka is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rozwalka throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Brian Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses the jab.
Rozwalka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rozwalka stops Bronson from standing up.
Rozwalka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson wants to stand but Rozwalka is controlling the position.
Rozwalka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bronson pushes Rozwalka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bronson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rozwalka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rozwalka has a takedown stuffed.
Rozwalka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rozwalka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rozwalka.
Rozwalka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rozwalka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka prevents Bronson from standing back up.
Rozwalka is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Rozwalka thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Rozwalka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozwalka is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson is trying to stand back up but Rozwalka is controlling him
Rozwalka trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rozwalka slips under a jab.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Rozwalka moves away and avoids it.
Rozwalka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Rozwalka moved out of range nicely.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rozwalka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozwalka.
Bronson tries a low kick but Rozwalka avoids it.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozwalka.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rozwalka. Rozwalka gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Bronson as Rozwalka shoots in.
Rozwalka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rozwalka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronson circles away.
Rozwalka shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozwalka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rozwalka's head.
Rozwalka ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Rozwalka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronson sprawls well initially but Rozwalka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozwalka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Rozwalka eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rozwalka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Rozwalka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bronson throws a series of punches but Rozwalka avoids them all with ease.
Rozwalka looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rozwalka.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rozwalka off the cage and back into rage.
Rozwalka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Rozwalka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rozwalka defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozwalka circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rozwalka is defended easily by Bronson.
Brian Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rozwalka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rozwalka. Rozwalka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rozwalka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Rozwalka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson misses with a double jab
and Rozwalka counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Rozwalka moves out of range of the strikes.
Rozwalka slips a jab from Bronson.
Rozwalka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bronson is trying to defend but Rozwalka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Bronson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rozwalka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Rozwalka eventually gives up the hold.
Rozwalka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka wants to take a breather but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rozwalka slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Rozwalka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rozwalka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson lands a jab to Rozwalka's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka fails to land the takedown.
Rozwalka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rozwalka trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Rozwalka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bronson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rozwalka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rozwalka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bronson turns into him and now he's in Rozwalka's guard.
Bronson postures up.
Bronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bronson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rozwalka is trying to keep Bronson in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bronson working some strikes from top position.
Rozwalka looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozwalka, not yet.
Bronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Rozwalka.
Rozwalka is working an open guard so Bronson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rozwalka clinches up against the cage.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Rozwalka blocks a jab.
Rozwalka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rozwalka is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.
Bronson kicks off Rozwalka and gets to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson throws a head kick but Rozwalka moves out of range.
Rozwalka slips under a jab from Bronson.
Rozwalka shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson throws a combination. Rozwalka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rozwalka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rozwalka shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson tries to bum rush Rozwalka with a series of wild strikes but Rozwalka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rozwalka blocks a jab.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozwalka.
Rozwalka shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
That's eight 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.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Rozwalka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bronson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rozwalka. Rozwalka gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Bronson throws a leg kick
and Rozwalka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
Bronson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rozwalka.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rozwalka breaks from Bronson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rozwalka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rozwalka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rozwalka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bronson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rozwalka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bronson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rozwalka's guard! Nice work there by Bronson!
Bronson postures up and lands a big shot to Rozwalka's brow.
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronson gets to his feet - Rozwalka follows without any prompting.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Rozwalka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronson circles away.
Rozwalka tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Brian Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brian Bronson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jacques Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Basara (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Jacques Marco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Basara!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marco closes the distance and clinches.
Marco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Basara's guard.
Marco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basara's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marco thows a big elbow that misses.
Marco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marco landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marco lands a couple of digs.
Basara looks gassed!
Marco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marco gets to his feet. Basara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Basara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marco counters with a single leg into guard. Basara didn't expect that.
Marco distracts Basara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basara's head.
Basara wants to stand and escape but Marco is having none of it.
Marco with a nice head shot there.
Marco stands up and waves to Basara to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basara clinches but Marco breaks the clinch
and Marco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marco landing strikes from the mount.
Marco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marco dominating with strikes here.
Marco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marco lands a big elbow.
Marco landing strikes from the mount.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Basara looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marco cracks Basara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Basara trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
A nice elbow there by Marco.
Marco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marco lands a big elbow.
Marco scoring with strikes but Basara is staying in there.
Marco lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Basara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marco with good strikes from the mount here!
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marco lands a big shot there that rocks Basara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Marco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Basara trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marco is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Marco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Basara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marco 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.
You get the feeling that Basara really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Marco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Basara is in a horrible position here. Marco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Basara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marco breaks from Basara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marco lands a big elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marco raining down shots from the mount!
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marco is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Basara looks a forlorn figure.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Marco.
Marco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marco with shots to the head and body - Basara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marco unloading with bombs!
Marco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Basara is in a horrible position here. Marco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Basara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Marco looking to finish Basara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Basara!
Marco working Basara over with strikes here.
Basara is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Basara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marco landing shots from mount.
Marco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's eight 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.
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marco unloading with bombs!
Marco with good strikes from the mount here!
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
Marco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marco looking to finish Basara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Basara!
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
BOOM! Marco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marco is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Basara is in a horrible position here. Marco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Marco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Marco.
Basara trying desperately to get to his feet.
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marco lands a nice shot to the head.
Marco won't let Basara get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Basara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jacques Marco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Basara wants to clinch
and Marco counters by clinching up.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basara prevents Marco from breaking the clinch.
Marco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juan Jacques Marco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marco throws a good cross that connects.
Marco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Basara closes the distance but Marco moves to the side
and Marco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basara tries to clinch up
and Marco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basara can do to turn this around?
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basara landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basara has Marco pressed against the cage, preventing Marco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marco has had enough of the clinch but Basara keeps him there for the moment.
Basara tries a knee to the head but Marco blocks it.
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basara looking to throw knees to the head but Marco is blocking nicely.
Basara misses with a knee strike.
Marco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marco gets the takedown into side control.
Marco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Basara, up you get!
Marco throws a head kick but Basara moves out of range.
Basara wants to clinch but Marco slips to the side
and Marco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marco lands with a light punch inside.
Marco breaks the clinch.
Basara moves out of range of the body kick.
Basara tries to clinch
so Marco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Basara wants to stand and escape but Marco is having none of it.
Marco throwing strikes from guard but Basara blocks nicely.
Marco stands up from Basara's guard - Marco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marco has closed the distance and engaged Basara in a clinch.
Basara looking to throw knees to the head but Marco is blocking nicely.
Marco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but Marco blocks with his arms.
Basara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marco blocks it with crossed arms.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but Marco blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marco.
Basara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marco blocks it with crossed arms.
Marco tries to circle away but Basara has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco is trying to break the clinch but Basara has him pressed against the cage.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basara keeps control of Marco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Marco with that takedown attempt.
Marco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basara's guard.
Marco gets to his feet - Basara follows without any prompting.
Basara wants to clinch but Marco slips to the side
and Marco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Basara's guard now.
Marco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marco gets a clinch.
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!
Basara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marco blocks it with crossed arms.
Marco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basara wants to clinch but Marco slips to the side
and Marco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marco shoots in but no luck this time.
Marco scores with a takedown into Basara's guard.
Marco is working Basara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marco throws and elbow that misses. Basara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marco's guard. Nice move by Basara!
Marco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Basara wants to stand but Marco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marco pushes Basara off and gets back to his feet.
Basara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marco counters by moving into the clinch.
Basara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marco's face.
Basara misses with a knee to the head.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but Marco blocks with his arms.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but Marco blocks with his arms.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marco wants to get back to striking at distance but Basara won't allow it.
Basara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marco drives through and clinches with Basara against the cage.
Marco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Basara tries a knee to the head but Marco blocks it.
Marco is trying to break the clinch but Basara is controlling him.
Basara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basara looks to clinch
and Marco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Basara won't be happy with that.
Marco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marco stands and steps away. Basara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Basara tries to clinch
and Marco counters by moving into the clinch.
Basara misses with a knee to the head.
Basara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but Marco blocks with his arms.
Marco wants to get back to striking at distance but Basara won't allow it.
Basara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basara misses with a knee strike.
Marco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marco tries to break the clinch but Basara is controlling the position.
Marco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marco throws a head kick that misses.
Marco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basara tries to avoid it but Marco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basara to the ground. Basara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jacques Marco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basara tries to clinch but Marco moves away
and Marco counters with a takedown into side control.
Marco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Basara down.
Juan Jacques Marco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marco stands up.
Basara closes the distance but Marco moves to the side
and Marco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marco breaks the clinch.
Marco tries to work over Basara's front leg with a kick but Basara checks it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Basara clinches but Marco breaks the clinch
and Marco counters with a stiff right hand.
Basara tries to clinch
and Marco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Basara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marco counters with a series of strikes. Basara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marco counters with a single leg into guard. Basara didn't expect that.
Marco stands up and waves to Basara to follow him.
Marco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marco escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marko Basara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marco counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marco shoots in and bounces Basara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basara's head.
Marco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Basara wants to get back to his feet but Marco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Basara tries to clinch up
so Marco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Basara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marco landing some decent shots from guard.
Marco advances position into side control!
Marco is chipping away with strikes.
Basara wants to get back to his feet.
Basara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marco connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Basara tries to clinch
and Marco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Basara taking some punishment here, with Marco in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jacques Marco dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Basara closes the distance but Marco moves to the side
and Marco counters with a shoot takedown. Basara fights it but they end up in guard.
Marco is working Basara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basara's head.
Marco lands a couple of digs.
Marco is in close to Basara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marco stops Basara from standing up.
Marco gets to his feet. Basara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Basara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Basara!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marco lands a big shot there that rocks Basara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Basara is trying to stand.
Marco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marco lands with some strikes.
Marco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Basara wants to get back to his feet.
Marco landing shots from mount.
Marco working Basara over with strikes here.
Marco lands a big elbow.
Marco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
Marco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marco with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Basara looks a forlorn figure.
Basara is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Basara looks a forlorn figure.
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Basara is trying to stand up.
Marco looking to finish Basara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Basara!
Marco is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marco breaks from Basara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco landing punches.
Marco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Basara hang on?
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
Marco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Basara wants to get back to his feet.
Marco working Basara over with strikes here.
Marco cracks Basara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Basara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Marco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basara is bucking up trying to escape but Marco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Basara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Marco lands with some strikes.
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
Marco looking to finish Basara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Basara!
Marco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marco lands with some strikes.
Marco with the ground and pound from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marco is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marco with the ground and pound from mount.
Marco working Basara over with strikes here.
Marco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Basara looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Basara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marco breaks from Basara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marco with shots to the head and body - Basara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marco dominating with strikes here.
Marco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Basara trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marco breaks from Basara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Basara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Basara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Marco lands a heavy elbow.
Basara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Basara really wants to buck Marco off and get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.
Marco raining down shots from the mount!
Marco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Basara?
Basara wants to get back to his feet.
Marco cracks Basara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marco landing strikes from the mount and Basara is in trouble!
Marco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Marco dominating with strikes here.
Marco working the ground and pound effectively.
Marco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marco lands a big elbow.
Marco working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Basara really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marco lands a nice shot to the head.
Marco raining down shots from the mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Marco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marco with good strikes from the mount here!
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Marco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Basara wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Basara looks a forlorn figure.
Marco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marco with good strikes from the mount here!
Marko Basara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Jacques Marco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marco content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Jacques Marco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jacques Marco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poonani Boog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Poonani Boog!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas shoots in for a takedown but Boog shows good takedown defense.
Boog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roxas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roxas throws a one two combo.
Roxas misses with a double jab.
Roxas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boog counters with a nice leg kick.
Roxas misses with a double jab
and Boog counters with a left and a right that stings Roxas.
Roxas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boog swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxas.
Roxas shoots in and drives through. Boog sprawls well.
Boog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boog shoots in but no luck this time.
Boog misses with a combination
and Roxas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roxas pinned against the cage. Roxas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Roxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poonani Boog.
Roxas misses with a double jab
and Boog counters with a crisp one two that drops Roxas! Boog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roxas to his feet! Roxas is in big trouble!
Roxas is rocked!
Boog is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Roxas hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poonani Boog!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuhei Sawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryuhei Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sawamura finds it's target.
It looks like James Boyd has been cut.
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawamura circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sawamura lands with a right that hurts Boyd. Boyd looks to clinch but Sawamura throws a short knee that drops Boyd. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ryuhei Sawamura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Cane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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284 lbs
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ding Dong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cane off to one side.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
Cane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Cane's side.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cane somewhat.
Dong keeps Cane at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Dong throws a front kick that sends Cane stumbling back into the cage.
Louis Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong lands a high kick!
It looks like Louis Cane has been cut.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong pushes Cane away with a front kick.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cane's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a head kick. Cane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dong pinned against the cage. Dong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dong is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Dong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
A head kick from Dong lands but Cane takes it in his stride.
Dong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dong avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong - the referee stops the clock and Cane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong. Cane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dong lands a head kick. Cane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dong feints a jab and as Cane dips his head, Dong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cane right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cane falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ding Dong!
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