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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between sakajaki toliando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyler jackman (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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186 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, sakajaki toliando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, tyler jackman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
toliando changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. jackman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
toliando working the ground and pound.
jackman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
jackman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
toliando working the ground and pound but jackman is defending the strikes.
jackman is trying to get back to half guard.
toliando scoring with punches from side control.
toliando works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
toliando working the ground and pound.
jackman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
jackman is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
toliando creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
jackman struggling a bit here.
toliando scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at jackman to see if he's OK.
toliando postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
toliando sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but jackman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
toliando working the ground and pound from side control.
toliando is trying to ground and pound but jackman uses the momentary lack of control by toliando to regain half guard.
jackman trying to control from the bottom.
jackman tries to roll over but toliando keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from toliando is defended easily by jackman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
jackman stuffs the takedown.
toliando looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as toliando accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
toliando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
jackman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
toliando with a flurry of punches that miss.
toliando throwing strikes but missing.
toliando chips away with some ground and pound.
toliando cracks jackman with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
toliando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
toliando shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts jackman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for sakajaki toliando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
toliando shoots in for a takedown but jackman shows good takedown defense.
toliando drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
toliando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
toliando postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
toliando has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
toliando prevents jackman from getting back to his feet.
toliando postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
jackman has momentary wrist control but toliando slips an elbow through the middle.
toliando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
toliando lands a couple of elbows.
toliando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for toliando with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toliando stuffs the takedown.
jackman throws a quick inside leg kick.
toliando shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and jackman counters with a nice double leg into side control. toliando won't be happy with that.
jackman trying to control the position but toliando is working away.
toliando sneaks out the side door and pushes jackman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
jackman tries to close the distance and clinch but toliando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
toliando misses with a takedown
and jackman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jackman jumps guard but toliando stands there with jackman around his waist. jackman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
jackman fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sakajaki toliando dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
toliando has his takedown stuffed
and jackman counters with a shoot takedown. toliando fights it but they end up in guard.
jackman prevents toliando from getting back to his feet.
toliando has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes jackman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
toliando fails with the takedown
and jackman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jackman throws a head punch that misses.
toliando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
toliando doesn't succeed with the takedown
and jackman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for sakajaki toliando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jackman trying to control the action but toliando is working from the bottom.
toliando wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
toliando manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
toliando swats away the attempt to clinch by jackman.
jackman tries to clinch but toliando moves out of range.
jackman shoots in and drives through. toliando sprawls well.
jackman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows toliando to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
toliando lands a couple of elbows.
sakajaki toliando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
toliando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
toliando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
toliando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
jackman striking off his back.
toliando throwing strikes but missing.
toliando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
toliando postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
toliando keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of jackman's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
jackman is trying hard to land a takedown here. toliando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
toliando misses with a takedown attempt
and jackman counters with a takedown into side control.
toliando wants to get back to his feet.
toliando throws jackman to one side and escapes!
toliando misses with a takedown
and jackman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
toliando shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and jackman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
toliando is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
toliando manages to escape and get back to his feet!
toliando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and jackman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jackman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. toliando smiles and moves away.
toliando feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
jackman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from toliando.
toliando is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
toliando is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
toliando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
toliando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
jackman has momentary wrist control but toliando slips an elbow through the middle.
jackman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toliando cracks jackman with a solid left hand.
jackman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
jackman is keen to just control but toliando is a slippery customer.
jackman stops toliando from getting back to his feet.
toliando kicks jackman off and gets back to his feet.
toliando circles away from the clinch attempt.
jackman moves into the clinch successfully.
jackman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from jackman fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jackman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
jackman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite toliando's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyler jackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
toliando doesn't succeed with the takedown
and jackman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jackman wants a takedown.
jackman has toliando pressed against the cage, preventing toliando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
jackman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics toliando uses from the top position.
jackman is trying to keep toliando in close.
jackman wants to stand but toliando is controlling the position.
toliando postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
toliando is looking to work some ground and pound but jackman has wrist control.
toliando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
toliando throws and elbow that misses. jackman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in toliando's guard. Nice move by jackman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
toliando pushes jackman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
toliando doesn't succeed with the takedown
and jackman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in toliando's guard.
toliando wants to get back to his feet but jackman passes into half guard.
jackman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
toliando is not content to let jackman control the position.
jackman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
toliando is trying to stand up here but jackman is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jackman is trying to control the action in half guard but toliando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
jackman stops toliando from getting back to his feet.
toliando kicks off jackman and gets to his feet.
tyler jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
toliando fails with the takedown
and jackman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for sakajaki toliando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. toliando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
jackman stops toliando from standing up.
toliando manages to escape and get back to his feet.
toliando fails with the takedown
and jackman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in toliando's guard.
toliando is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for jackman to work.
A frustrated look appears on toliando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
jackman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jackman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as toliando walks away with a smile on his face. jackman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
toliando fails with the takedown
so jackman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
jackman gets to his feet - toliando follows without any prompting.
toliando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and toliando wants it to stay on the feet.
sakajaki toliando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
toliando with a poor takedown
and jackman counters with a leg kick.
jackman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toliando with a lazy takedown attempt
and jackman counters with a nice body kick.
toliando shoots and misses
and jackman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jackman passes toliando's left leg - he's now in half guard.
toliando kicks off jackman and gets to his feet.
jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but toliando sprawls well. He's pushed jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
toliando has his takedown stuffed
and jackman counters with a leg kick.
jackman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows toliando to score an easy takedown into full guard.
jackman wants to sweep here but toliando controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
toliando thows a big elbow that misses.
jackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
tyler jackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well jackman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tyler jackman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cimbro Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Harm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cimbro Slice!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Harm shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Harm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harm gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Harm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Harm on that attempt.
Harm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slice to the mat! Slice manages to get full guard.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harm is controlling him.
Slice keeping full guard, as Harm tries to pass.
Harm thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harm.
Harm has a takedown stuffed.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt
and Harm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slice is looking to control Harm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slice avoid being mounted?
Harm trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Harm not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harm winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harm is looking for a kimura but Slice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harm to get the leverage.
Harm is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slice keeping full guard, as Harm tries to pass.
Harm prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Harm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slice is proving hard to escape from.
Harm prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harm lands a body shot.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice fails with the takedown
and Harm counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harm wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice is looking to stand up but Harm isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slice controls Harm momentarily but Harm frees himself.
Harm with a nice head shot there.
Harm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slice dives on top into guard.
Harm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slice working some strikes from top position.
Slice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Harm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Harm misses with a takedown
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harm avoids it really well and circles away.
Harm has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Slice misses with a combination
and Harm counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice trying to control the position.
Harm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harm has Slice in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
Harm wants to sweep but no luck.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice is pushing down on Harm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harm is fighting to maintain full guard but Slice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Slice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harm has a hand on Slice's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slice takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harm is rocked!
Slice lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Harm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice with a couple of short strikes.
Harm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harm?
Slice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Slice! Harm is hurt baaadly! Slice is firing away with more strikes - Harm is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cimbro Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Mack the knife as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Dos Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers moves into the clinch successfully.
Powers wants a takedown.
Powers prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Powers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Powers gets a clinch.
Powers is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Powers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.
Powers 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.
Powers trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Silva misses.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Powers tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to buck Powers off.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Powers easily slips into full mount!
Silva'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.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Powers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Powers trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Powers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Powers.
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 Austin Powers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Powers counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Silva down! Powers is looking to finish but Silva is intelligently defending himself.
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Powers keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Powers and the ref steps in to end the fight! Powers can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Powers!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodosi's half guard.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodosi's head.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theodosi is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Theodosi pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Penn thows a huge punch but Theodosi dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theodosi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theodosi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodosi as he jumps to the side.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theodosi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theodosi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn defending well as Theodosi loads up on a big left hand.
Theodosi slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theodosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Theodosi scores with a nice strike.
Theodosi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Theodosi lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodosi as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Theodosi does it's job there.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodosi avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Theodosi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theodosi is keeping the position for now.
Theodosi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Theodosi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Theodosi!
Penn looking for subs off his back but Theodosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Theodosi does it's job there.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theodosi swivels and escapes.
Theodosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Rikki Theodosi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Theodosi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Theodosi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Theodosi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Theodosi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Theodosi is defending well.
Theodosi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Penn is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodosi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Theodosi wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Penn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Theodosi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Theodosi.
Theodosi throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Theodosi, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Theodosi against the cage but Theodosi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn looks for a takedown but Theodosi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theodosi.
Theodosi stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodosi misses with a hook.
Theodosi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theodosi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Theodosi throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Theodosi as Penn shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodosi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Theodosi throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theodosi stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodosi just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodosi lands with a cross.
Theodosi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theodosi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theodosi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Theodosi misses the target.
Theodosi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodosi lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Theodosi.
Theodosi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodosi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodosi.
Rikki Theodosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theodosi swivels and escapes.
Theodosi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Theodosi thows a body shot but no joy.
MJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Theodosi sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodosi works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodosi defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodosi but Theodosi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in but Theodosi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodosi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Theodosi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theodosi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Theodosi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodosi clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikki Theodosi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theodosi 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikki Theodosi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
130 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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134 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch but Franchesco is avoiding it.
Franchesco misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchesco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franchesco cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Franchesco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Franchesco.
It looks like Vince Brown has been cut.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vince Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to clinch but Franchesco moves out of range.
Franchesco tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franchesco misses with a body shot.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Franchesco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franchesco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Franchesco's knee momentarily.
Franchesco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown is rocked!
Franchesco tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up but Franchesco circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franchesco misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Franchesco keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Franchesco misses the target.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franchesco throws a big shot that misses.
Franchesco misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchesco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Franchesco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franchesco.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown cracks the inside of Franchesco's front leg.
Brown tries to clinch but Franchesco is having none of it.
Brown tries to clinch but Franchesco moves out of range.
A punch combination from Franchesco misses.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Franchesco pushes him off.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchesco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franchesco lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Franchesco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Franchesco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown tries to clinch but Franchesco moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchesco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Franchesco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown tries to clinch there but Franchesco circles away.
Nice cross by Franchesco.
Franchesco misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franchesco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franchesco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown jabs at Franchesco's body.
Brown staying out of range there.
Franchesco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franchesco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchesco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franchesco circles away.
Franchesco keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Franchesco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franchesco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchesco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franchesco misses with the combination.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchesco circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown moves out of range as Franchesco strikes.
Franchesco takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Franchesco misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown instigates a clinch.
Franchesco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Franchesco.
Franchesco wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Franchesco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franchesco lands a left hand.
Franchesco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Franchesco both land. Nice combination.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Franchesco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchesco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Franchesco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franchesco swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown wants to clinch up but Franchesco keeps it at a distance.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown tries to clinch there but Franchesco circles away.
Paolo Franchesco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franchesco throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Franchesco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Vince Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown tries to clinch but Franchesco moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franchesco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franchesco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Franchesco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franchesco throws out the jab.
A combination from Franchesco does no damage.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franchesco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franchesco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch there but Franchesco circles away.
Brown is looking to slow Franchesco down with leg kicks.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franchesco circles away.
Franchesco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franchesco misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown moves out of range as Franchesco strikes.
Franchesco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franchesco swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franchesco circles away.
Franchesco tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Franchesco won't allow it.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown prevents Franchesco from breaking the clinch.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Franchesco is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Franchesco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franchesco avoids it.
Franchesco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Franchesco is blocking nicely.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Franchesco is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franchesco blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Franchesco presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franchesco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Franchesco has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franchesco avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown prevents Franchesco from breaking the clinch.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franchesco.
Franchesco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Franchesco wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franchesco's efforts to push away.
Franchesco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short right from Franchesco on the inside.
Franchesco is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franchesco's efforts to push away.
Brown keeps control of Franchesco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franchesco lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Vince Brown's cut is getting worse.
Brown keeps control of Franchesco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Franchesco - that landed with a thud.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franchesco.
Franchesco is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Franchesco tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Franchesco - that landed with a thud.
Franchesco gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franchesco breaks the clinch.
Franchesco misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Franchesco works the jab nicely.
Franchesco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franchesco circles away.
Brown is looking to slow Franchesco down with leg kicks.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franchesco.
Brown tries to clinch up but Franchesco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franchesco misses with a two punch combination.
Franchesco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Franchesco avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Franchesco has double underhooks.
Franchesco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Franchesco stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franchesco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franchesco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
A frustrated look appears on Franchesco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franchesco's face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Franchesco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Franchesco avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franchesco cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Franchesco wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Franchesco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franchesco working hard to break the clinch.
Franchesco lands with a short shot to the head.
Franchesco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Franchesco has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franchesco.
A frustrated look appears on Franchesco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Franchesco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Franchesco wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Franchesco pushes him back against the cage.
Franchesco avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Franchesco avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franchesco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franchesco lands a shoulder strike.
Franchesco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Franchesco.
Franchesco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franchesco gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown prevents Franchesco from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Franchesco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franchesco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franchesco lands with a left to the head.
Franchesco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franchesco avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Franchesco lands with a light punch inside.
Franchesco is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Franchesco is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franchesco.
Franchesco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franchesco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franchesco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franchesco blocks it with crossed arms.
Franchesco is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Franchesco keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Franchesco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franchesco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Vince Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown prevents Franchesco from breaking the clinch.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franchesco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Franchesco.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Franchesco to work.
Franchesco working hard to break the clinch.
Franchesco blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Franchesco leaning against his opponent.
Franchesco lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Franchesco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown has Franchesco pressed against the cage, preventing Franchesco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franchesco blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Franchesco.
Paolo Franchesco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franchesco is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Franchesco is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Franchesco is struggling to control the position.
Franchesco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Franchesco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franchesco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franchesco lands with a left to the head.
Franchesco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franchesco can't break the clinch.
Franchesco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Franchesco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franchesco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Franchesco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladivar Zubrowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (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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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladivar Zubrowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Zubrowka. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Zubrowka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matt Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zubrowka walks into a left hand.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Zubrowka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zubrowka circles away.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serra.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zubrowka sprawls well. Zubrowka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Serra throws a series of punches but Zubrowka avoids them all with ease.
Serra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zubrowka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Serra looks gassed!
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zubrowka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serra, pushing him back against the cage.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that half lands.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Serra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zubrowka breaks from the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Serra fails to land the takedown.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serra, pushing him back against the cage.
Zubrowka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Serra has been cut.
Serra is trying to force a seperation but Zubrowka has the dominant position.
Zubrowka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Serra's face.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra tries to keep at a distance but Zubrowka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Zubrowka lands but Serra takes it in his stride.
Zubrowka closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubrowka instigates a clinch.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zubrowka lands a head kick. Serra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch successfully.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Serra blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka has Serra up against the cage in a clinch.
Serra is trying to force a seperation but Zubrowka has the dominant position.
Zubrowka breaks from the clinch.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zubrowka - that will leave a mark!
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Zubrowka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zubrowka rushes Serra and presses him up against the cage.
Zubrowka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Zubrowka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka clinches.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Serra circles away.
Zubrowka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Zubrowka's shoulder, as Zubrowka tries to avoid the shot.
Zubrowka takes the fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka scores a nice knee to the body.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Serra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zubrowka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zubrowka duly obliges.
Zubrowka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Serra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Serra throws a combination that misses
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that Serra semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubrowka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zubrowka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Zubrowka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Serra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zubrowka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serra cracks Zubrowka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Serra circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubrowka throws a one two combo.
Zubrowka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zubrowka wants it to stay on the feet.
Zubrowka throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zubrowka takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Zubrowka.
Serra is breathing heavily.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zubrowka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra tries for a takedown but Zubrowka circles away easily
and Zubrowka counters with a nice body kick.
Zubrowka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zubrowka landing knees to the head.
Zubrowka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.
Zubrowka breaks from the clinch.
Zubrowka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zubrowka duly obliges.
Zubrowka gets a clinch.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Zubrowka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serra, pushing him back against the cage.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladivar Zubrowka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serra shoots and misses
and Zubrowka counters with a good, hard body kick but Serra shrugs it off.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zubrowka.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Serra circles away.
No joy there for Zubrowka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka lands a head kick!
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Serra circles away.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka fakes the leg kick and cracks Serra in the body.
Serra is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zubrowka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Serra.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka is looking to slow Serra down with leg kicks.
Zubrowka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
Zubrowka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zubrowka clinches with his opponent.
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!
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Serra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zubrowka.
Serra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zubrowka rushes Serra and presses him up against the cage.
Zubrowka crunches a lovely knee into Serra's ribcage.
Zubrowka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serra avoiding damage as Zubrowka throws knees to the body.
Zubrowka with a knee to the head.
Serra is pressed up against the cage. Zubrowka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serra down to the mat. Serra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Zubrowka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Zubrowka darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that Serra semi-blocks.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zubrowka moves into range and clinches up with Serra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to land knees in the clinch but Serra avoids the damage to the body.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Serra circles away.
Zubrowka has managed to clinch.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka instigates a clinch.
Serra blocks the elbow strike.
Zubrowka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Zubrowka breaks from the clinch.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Zubrowka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serra can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubrowka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Zubrowka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Serra's calf.
Zubrowka misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Serra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vladivar Zubrowka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zubrowka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Serra blocks it with crossed arms.
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zubrowka closes the distance and clinches.
Zubrowka has Serra pressed against the cage, preventing Serra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Serra is trying to break free.
Zubrowka trying to land knees to the body.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Serra blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka wants to break free but Serra has control.
A frustrated look appears on Serra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zubrowka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serra has him pressed against the cage.
Zubrowka pushes off an throws an elbow but Serra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Serra is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubrowka has double underhooks.
Serra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zubrowka breaks from the clinch.
Zubrowka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zubrowka as he avoids it easily.
Serra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zubrowka rushes Serra and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zubrowka scores a nice knee to the body.
Zubrowka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Serra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Serra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Serra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zubrowka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Serra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka lands a high kick!
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Serra circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Zubrowka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Serra is trying to break free.
Serra avoiding damage as Zubrowka throws knees to the body.
Serra blocks the elbow strike.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka lands with a slapping head kick.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zubrowka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zubrowka is looking to slow Serra down with leg kicks.
Zubrowka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vladivar Zubrowka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Zubrowka wants to clinch up but Serra keeps it at a distance.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that half lands.
Zubrowka darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
Serra tries for a takedown but Zubrowka circles away easily
and Zubrowka counters with a nice leg kick.
Zubrowka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serra, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Serra blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka tries to land knees in the clinch but Serra avoids the damage to the body.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka has closed the distance and engaged Serra in a clinch.
Zubrowka is working for takedown but Serra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zubrowka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Serra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka drives through and clinches with Serra against the cage.
Zubrowka keeps control of Serra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka rushes Serra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zubrowka tries a knee to the head but Serra blocks it.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Serra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladivar Zubrowka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Zubrowka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serra takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zubrowka works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Zubrowka drives through and clinches with Serra against the cage.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zubrowka lands in his opponent's guard.
Zubrowka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Serra has momentary wrist control but Zubrowka slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serra strikes from his own guard.
Zubrowka stands up from Serra's guard - Zubrowka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zubrowka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladivar Zubrowka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zubrowka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladivar Zubrowka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leafar Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabeza de Vaca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killswitch Engage - Rose Of Sharyn. Leafar Rafael has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Leafar Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabeza de Vaca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafael swings for the body but Cabeza de Vaca moves out of range.
Cabeza de Vaca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael ducks right into an uppercut from Cabeza de Vaca.
It looks like Leafar Rafael has been cut.
Jab, jab by Cabeza de Vaca - just one landing.
Rafael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabeza de Vaca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabeza de Vaca throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rafael swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabeza de Vaca counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Rafael off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cabeza de Vaca follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Rafael was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavicevic has chosen When we ride on our enemies as his entrance music. Tom Walford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walford has a takedown stuffed.
Walford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pavicevic has closed the distance and engaged Walford in a clinch.
Walford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavicevic misses with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Walford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walford fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavicevic.
Walford tries to pull guard but Pavicevic won't allow it.
Pavicevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walfords head.
Walford fails to pull guard.
Pavicevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Pavicevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavicevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but Walford blocks with his arms.
Walford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavicevic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pavicevic scores with a shot to the side of Walford's head.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Walford jumps guard but Pavicevic stands there with Walford around his waist. Walford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pavicevic as the two fighters clinch.
Walford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
Pavicevic drops Walford onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walford is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Walford is rocked!
Walford fails to pull guard.
Oh Walford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavicevic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavicevic dips a shoulder and cracks Walford with a mighty uppercut! Walford falls back against the cage and Pavicevic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Walford is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pavicevic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quick Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Richter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quick Ness!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ness is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richter tries to avoid it but Ness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richter to the ground. Richter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richter tries to avoid it but Ness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richter to the ground. Richter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richter throws a push kick but Ness slaps the foot to one side.
Ness decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ness is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richter defends it well.
Ness is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ness.
Ness is looking for a kimura but Richter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ness to get the leverage.
Richter is looking for a sweep. Ness is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ness 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.
Richter looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness is trying to work for a kimura but Richter is defending well.
Ness looks gassed!
Ness not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richter throws a head kick that misses.
Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirk Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quick Ness.
Ness is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richter trying to land knees to the body.
Richter is pressed up against the cage. Ness has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richter down to the mat. Richter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ness is looking to clinch but Richter is avoiding it.
Richter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richter throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Quick Ness has been cut.
Richter is looking to land body kicks.
Richter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dirk Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter is looking to slow Ness down with leg kicks.
Richter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Richter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richter feints and then cracks Ness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ness down.
Richter slaps away a takedown attempt from Ness, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richter lands a really nice looking cross but Ness seems unphased.
Richter closes the distance and clinches.
Richter lands an elbow inside that Ness shrugs off.
Ness takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ness avoids it.
Richter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richter slows down the pace here.
Richter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Quick Ness's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Richter.
Ness takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richter pushes off an throws an elbow but Ness leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ness is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ness's defenses.
Richter lands an elbow inside.
Ness takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Quick Ness's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Richter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ness's defenses.
Richter lands an elbow inside that Ness shrugs off.
Quick Ness's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ness takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quick Ness's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dirk Richter!
Dirk Richter retains his middleweight title!
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