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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Van Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Wolfcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudy Van Daly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fritz Wolfcock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Daly lands a nice shot that snaps Wolfcock's head back.
Van Daly throws a body punch but Wolfcock moves out of range.
Wolfcock pushes Van Daly up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Daly looking to stall.
Wolfcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Daly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfcock.
Van Daly manages to break the clinch.
Van Daly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Van Daly. Beautiful body shot.
Van Daly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfcock pushes Van Daly up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfcock misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Van Daly fails to land.
Wolfcock scores with a shot to the side of Van Daly's head.
Van Daly has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfcock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Daly lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolfcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Daly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Daly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfcock misses with an uppercut.
Wolfcock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfcock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolfcock as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Daly throws an overhand right that lands on Wolfcock's shoulder, as Wolfcock tries to avoid the shot.
Van Daly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Daly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Daly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolfcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Daly digs a right hand underneath Wolfcock's ribcage. Wolfcock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Daly wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Daly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolfcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dalys head.
Wolfcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Daly.
Wolfcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Daly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Van Daly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Van Daly misses.
Van Daly looks to throw the jab but Wolfcock is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolfcock misses.
Wolfcock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolfcock there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Daly misses with a body shot.
Wolfcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Daly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Daly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfcock dips to his left and cracks Van Daly with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Wolfcock.
Van Daly misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Daly misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfcock has closed the distance and engaged Van Daly in a clinch.
Come on Wolfcock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Daly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfcock controls his hands.
Wolfcock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Daly.
Wolfcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Daly throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Daly prevents a body shot from Wolfcock.
Wolfcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Daly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Daly.
Van Daly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Rudy Van Daly.
I think Van Daly 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Van Daly!
After the fight, Rudy Van Daly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kojo Quaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cureton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaye comes to the cage accompanied by Run DMC - Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do. Jamie Cureton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kojo Quaye's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kojo Quaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Cureton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaye throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cureton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quaye.
Cureton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quaye but Quaye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quaye throws a head kick that misses.
Quaye scores with a kick to the body.
Jamie Cureton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quaye bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cureton closes the distance and clinches.
Cureton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cureton is working for takedown but Quaye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kojo Quaye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Cureton.
Cureton looks winded!
Cureton is looking for a takedown.
Quaye tries to circle away but Cureton has him pinned against the cage.
Quaye breaks the clinch.
Quaye fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cureton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cureton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cureton fails with the takedown
and Quaye finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quaye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quaye keeps Cureton at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quaye.
Cureton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quaye keeps Cureton at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Quaye.
Quaye throws a front kick that sends Cureton stumbling back into the cage.
Quaye goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quaye throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Quaye lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaye.
Cureton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quaye delivers a nice body kick.
Quaye throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quaye connects with a high kick.
Cureton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kojo Quaye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quaye moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quaye's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Good leg kick by Quaye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cureton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quaye. That one must have hurt.
Quaye throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Quaye lands but Cureton takes it in his stride.
Cureton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quaye scoring well with a low kick there.
Cureton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quaye.
Quaye lands with a kick to the temple. Cureton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Quaye lands a high kick!
Cureton is rocked!
Cureton shoots in looking for a takedown but Quaye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cureton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cureton is still on wobbly legs! Can Quaye finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Quaye! Cureton is out on his feet! Quaye rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cureton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cureton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kojo Quaye!
Kojo Quaye thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Bourne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Jensen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bourne did well to prevent Jensen getting side control.
Bourne tries to kick Jensen off in order to stand up. Jensen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bourne is defending well.
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bourne, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen has hold of Bourne's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bourne seems comfortable defending it but Jensen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bourne is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bourne is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jensen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riff McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff Jetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jetson's half guard.
Jetson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Jetson defends the submission attempt.
Jetson is trying to control but can't.
McGee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGee is looking to advance position but Jetson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
McGee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jetson gets back to full guard.
McGee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jetson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.
McGee passes Jetson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jetson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
McGee trying to move into half guard but instead Jetson has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee pulls Jetson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jetson from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jetson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riff McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff McGee!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by The Darkness - Growing On Me. Barry Hawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Kingston stalks Hawkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkins's face. Hawkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marcus Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawkins connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kingston sprawls well. Kingston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston misses with a combination
and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hawkins works his way into full mount!
Kingston is trying to escape the mount but Hawkins keeps good control and instead manages to take Kingston's back.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hawkins is looking to control Kingston but Kingston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hawkins off. It looks like it's working - Hawkins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Kingston displaying calm under pressure there.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Kingston.
Kingston throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hawkins crashing down! Hawkins tries to stagger back to his feet but Kingston just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hawkins asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Kingston!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David C. Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin and Kendrick King. Marvin comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendrick King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marvin enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marvin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marvin is keeping the position for now.
Marvin is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Marvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marvin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Marvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up in Marvin's guard and throws a big left but Marvin blocks it.
Marvin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! King has his hands clasped together but Marvin extends and breaks King's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marvin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David C. Marvin!
A relieved looking David C. Marvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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