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Highland Games 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimario Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Mattos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rimario Gracie's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Mattos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimario Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Mattos counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mattos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A left lands for Mattos.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mattos counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mattos throws a nice head kick!
Mattos stuffs the takedown.
Walter Mattos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimario Gracie.
Mattos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mattos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mattos. Beautiful body shot.
Mattos misses with a few strikes there.
Mattos throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Mattos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mattos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mattos.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Mattos moves away and avoids it.
Mattos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mattos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mattos!
Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mattos wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stops Mattos from standing up.
Mattos trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mattos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mattos manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mattos's guard.
Mattos is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mattos wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mattos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mattos's guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Mattos defends it.
Mattos wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mattos defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is trying to control but can't.
Mattos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mattos trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Mattos defends it.
Mattos is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Mattos dominated that round.
That's time! Mattos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mattos but Mattos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mattos wants it to stay on the feet.
Mattos throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Mattos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mattos gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Mattos manages to retain guard.
Mattos is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Mattos scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gracie manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mattos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mattos shrugs it off.
Gracie fails to advance to Mattos's back.
Mattos working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Mattos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Mattos is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control but Mattos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Mattos to control.
Mattos working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mattos tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mattos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mattos shrugs it off.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Mattos defends it well.
Mattos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mattos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mattos is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mattos flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mattos and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Mattos chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Mattos like an anaconda would it's prey. Mattos fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimario Gracie!
A very excited looking Rimario Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Strazas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strazas sprawls well. Strazas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Strazas lands a jab to the head.
Strazas slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches.
Strazas has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
Strazas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strazas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strazas wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strazas.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
Strazas taking a breather.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strazas has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strazas has him pressed against the cage.
Strazas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strazas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Strazas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but Strazas has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strazas tries to break free but Knuckles pushes him back against the cage.
Strazas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Strazas is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Strazas is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles prevents Strazas from breaking the clinch.
Strazas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Strazas keeps him there for the moment.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
Strazas tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles pushes Strazas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strazas wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles successfully pulls guard.
Strazas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knuckles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knuckles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strazas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Strazas counters with a nice body kick.
Knuckles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strazas scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strazas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strazas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knuckles tests Strazas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strazas stuffs the takedown.
Strazas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strazas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strazas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Strazas sprawls well.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Strazas has him pinned against the cage.
Strazas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strazas is looking to break free of the clinch but Knuckles has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Marcelo Strazas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strazas misses with a two punch combination.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Strazas moved out of range.
Strazas counters with a body kick.
Strazas misses with a hook.
Strazas scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strazas.
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strazas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knuckles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Strazas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles darts in and clinches Strazas up against the cage.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Strazas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strazas uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strazas looking to pass the guard.
Strazas trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strazas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knuckles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strazas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Strazas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strazas's efforts to push away.
Strazas trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strazas into the cage.
Strazas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strazas working hard to break the clinch.
Strazas working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Strazas, against the cage.
Strazas has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Strazas is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strazas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strazas to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles has Strazas pressed against the cage, preventing Strazas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strazas is trying to push Knuckles away but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strazas is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Strazas is controlling the position.
Strazas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strazas prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Strazas tries to tie him up.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strazas can do to turn this around?
Strazas letting Knuckles take a breather here.
Strazas misses with a punch to the body.
Strazas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strazas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strazas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Strazas has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Knuckles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Strazas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown
and Strazas counters with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strazas swivels and escapes.
Strazas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a two punch combo.
Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Strazas working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but Strazas has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strazas wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles keeps control of Strazas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strazas is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles prevents Strazas from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Strazas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles is trying to break free.
Strazas can't break the clinch.
Knuckles breaks from the clinch.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strazas.
Knuckles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strazas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Strazas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Strazas.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Strazas avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Strazas moves away
and Strazas counters with a solid body kick.
Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Danny Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strazas lands with a slapping head kick.
Strazas feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strazas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strazas! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strazas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strazas looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Strazas moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Strazas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strazas scores with a spinning back kick!
Knuckles misses with a takedown
and Strazas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strazas scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles doesn't manage to clinch there - Strazas circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas throws a series of strikes that have Knuckles backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strazas - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Strazas misses.
Strazas scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Strazas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knuckles backing away here, and Strazas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that Strazas avoids nicely.
Strazas tries a quick counter leg kick but Knuckles is wise to it.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Strazas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcelo Strazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strazas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Strazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knuckles 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wieclaw (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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filip Wieclaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wieclaw is trying to defend but Grabowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grabowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Grabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grabowski trying to control the action but Wieclaw is working from the bottom.
Wieclaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Grabowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wieclaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grabowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieclaw is looking for a sweep. Grabowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grabowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Grabowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wieclaw tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
Wieclaw controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wieclaw is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Wieclaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Grabowski.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grabowski trying to control but Wieclaw is having none of it.
Wieclaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieclaw tries to hold on but Grabowski postures up.
Grabowski working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wieclaw looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Grabowski! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michal Grabowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Puszke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Puszke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara throws a right and a left that Puszke avoids nicely.
Puszke unleashes a big counter combination but Kamara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
and Puszke counters with a three punch combo that has Kamara backing up. Kamara nods at Puszke to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puszke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Kamara stuns Puszke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puszke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamara enables Puszke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puszke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puszke is one step ahead there.
Puszke postures up.
Puszke wants to pass the guard but Kamara is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszke stands and steps away. Kamara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Puszke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kamara misses.
Kamara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Kamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamara.
Kamara shoots in looking for a takedown but Puszke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puszke throws a counter combo.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puszke.
Michael Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puszke clinches.
Kamara takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke successfully pulls guard.
Puszke is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kamara throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Puszke's body to avoid the submission. Puszke has instead reached around Kamara's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Puszke arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateusz Puszke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born - 5FDP. Louis Gordon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonso Bebeto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
It looks like Alfonso Bebeto has been cut.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Bebeto 's eye.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bebetos head.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon gets through Bebeto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bebeto takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bebeto's defenses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Alfonso Bebeto's cut even more.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bebeto looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebeto takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bebeto in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Alfonso Bebeto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bebeto in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Bebeto shrugs off.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alfonso Bebeto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bebeto in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alfonso Bebeto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Gordon!
Louis Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Askren had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Sock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren misses the jab.
Sock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack Sock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sock misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sock looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Sock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren slips under a jab from Sock.
Sock missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sock lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Askren slips a straight right by Sock.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sock.
Sock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sock keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing good reports from Askren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Sock.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Sock is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren advances to half guard.
Sock manages to get to full guard.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Sock's brow.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Sock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Sock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sock fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in and bounces Sock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Sock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sock is letting Askren control him for a moment.
Askren is putting a hurting on Sock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sock is looking to regain half guard here but Askren keeps moving and retains side control.
Askren scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Sock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sock's face as Askren controls the position.
Askren lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren wants to control but Sock is keeping him busy.
Sock is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Sock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Sock taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sock being controlled for a moment.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren working away.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Askren controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sock works the jab nicely.
Sock with a hook.
Sock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren throws a head kick but Sock moves out of range.
Sock with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
A jab from Sock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sock throws a body shot but no joy.
Sock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sock throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sock can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Askren moves into full mount! Sock won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sock taking shots to the head.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Sock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jon Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Sock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren with a couple of short strikes.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren working Sock over with strikes here.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Askren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sock for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
In his post fight interview, Jon Askren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Lycka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka shoots and misses
and Shabazz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lycka is trying to get back to full guard.
Shabazz seems to be working for a kimura but Lycka defends the submission attempt.
Lycka is trying to maintain the position but Shabazz is very close to passing his half guard.
Lycka is staying active underneath Shabazz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lycka tries to get to full guard but Shabazz has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shabazz in particular looking to stall.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Lycka defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lycka tries to get to full guard but Shabazz has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lycka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lycka is trying to get back to full guard.
Lycka is trying to control but can't.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Lycka is defending well.
Lycka is trying to control but can't.
Shabazz is keen to just control but Lycka is a slippery customer.
Shabazz trying to mount his opponent but Lycka defends it.
Shabazz is keen to just control but Lycka is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lycka is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lycka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shabazz tries to avoid it but Lycka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shabazz to the ground. Shabazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shabazz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shabazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lycka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lycka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shabazz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lycka.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Shabazz circles away easily
and Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Lycka shoots for a takedown but Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
Lycka shoots in looking for a takedown but Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lycka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shabazz clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Lycka's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabazz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lycka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shabazz working Lycka over with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz has Lycka pressed against the cage.
Lycka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shabazz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shabazz instigates a clinch.
Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Lycka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shabazz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shabazz cracks Lycka with a nice body shot.
Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lycka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
Shabazz lands an elbow inside that Lycka shrugs off.
Shabazz lands a body punch.
Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands an uppercut.
Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lycka.
Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabazz.
A knee to the head by Shabazz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shabazz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shabazz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lycka!
Lycka prevents Shabazz from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lycka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lycka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shabazz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lycka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lycka tries to reverse the position but Shabazz maintains control.
Shabazz tries to control but Lycka wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka is looking to improve his position but Shabazz isn't that keen on the idea.
Shabazz moves to take his opponent's back.
Lycka can't escape the position.
Shabazz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lycka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shabazz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shabazz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lycka is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Shabazz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lycka taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mustafa Shabazz!
Mustafa Shabazz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laranja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zelditeez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laranja struggling a bit here.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.
Zelditeez trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zelditeez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laranja prevents Zelditeez from improving position.
Zelditeez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja gets back to half guard.
Laranja gets back to full guard.
Zelditeez throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving.
Laranja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zelditeez is aware though and is defending well.
Zelditeez looking to sit in guard and control but Laranja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zelditeez wants to sweep but no luck.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Zelditeez is retaining full guard.
Zelditeez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laranja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zelditeez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zelditeez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control but Zelditeez is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez is controlling Laranja's posture.
Zelditeez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Zelditeez is retaining full guard.
Zelditeez keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Zelditeez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laranja is one step ahead there.
Laranja passes Zelditeez 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laranja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Laranja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja thows a huge punch but Zelditeez dodges it nicely.
Zelditeez tries to get to full guard but Laranja has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelditeez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zelditeez is controlling Laranja's trapped leg to prevent Laranja from advancing to side control.
Zelditeez is looking for a sweep. Laranja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja is thwarting Zelditeez 's attempts to control the position.
Laranja is pressing down on Zelditeez 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zelditeez is holding on for now.
Laranja controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laranja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zelditeez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laranja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but Zelditeez defending well.
Zelditeez is concentrating on defense, preventing Laranja from advancing position.
Zelditeez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laranja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zelditeez keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laranja has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zelditeez defend it? Laranja steps over the head and cranks it - Zelditeez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Theodorou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Couture's chin.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Couture!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Couture enables Theodorou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Couture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Theodorou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Theodorou slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Theodorou is proving a slippery customer.
Theodorou wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodorou throwing strikes but missing.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theodorou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou working some strikes from top position.
Theodorou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theodorou lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
Theodorou stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Couture tries to buck Theodorou off but Theodorou is having none of it.
Theodorou works to advance to full mount. Couture defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Theodorou with a couple of short strikes.
Theodorou landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou lands with some strikes.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Theodorou! Couture is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jake Theodorou thanked Free Nutrition Company! Msg Me. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, LightHeavy Weight!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weight has closed the distance and engaged Loman in a clinch.
Weight blocking some punches.
Loman struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Weight.
It looks like Teuvo Loman has been cut.
Weight prevents a body shot from Loman.
Loman is trying to stall.
Loman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loman takes an elbow to the temple.
Loman tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loman tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Loman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loman pushes Weight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Teuvo Loman's cut is getting worse.
Loman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Nice elbow from Weight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loman takes an elbow to the temple.
Loman is rocked!
Teuvo Loman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loman's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight lands a vicious elbow to the side of Loman's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Weight tries to finish him with strikes but Loman still seems able to defend himself so Weight steps back and lets Loman get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Oh Loman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Teuvo Loman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LightHeavy Weight! LightHeavy Weight retains his light heavyweight title!
LightHeavy Weight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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