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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beo Wulf (ranked 4829 p4p, 552 weight class) and Hideo Hayashi (ranked 7449 p4p, 639 weight class). Hayashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Beo Wulf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beo Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hideo Hayashi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayashi is defended easily by Wulf.
Wulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wulf scores with a hook to the body. Hayashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hayashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayashi 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.
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi preventing the sweep.
Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Wulf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wulf manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Wulf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wulf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayashi on the ground.
Hayashi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hayashi seems to have locked his on tight now - Wulf screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hayashi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hideo Hayashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hideo Hayashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lainez (ranked 4835 p4p, 555 weight class) and Tokkie Terblanche (ranked 7681 p4p, 647 weight class). Terblanche has chosen Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tokkie Terblanche enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Lainez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokkie Terblanche!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terblanche looks to clinch
and Lainez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terblanche with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lainez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tokkie Terblanche has been cut.
Terblanche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lainez is fending him off so far but Terblanche persists. Nope, Lainez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lainez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terblanche has his takedown stuffed
and Lainez counters with a stiff right hand.
Terblanche is rocked!
Diego Lainez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokkie Terblanche.
Terblanche wants to clinch but Lainez slips to the side
and Lainez counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Lainez!
Tokkie Terblanche spoke after the fight, saying 'You are going down, my friend, down!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alcantara (ranked 5893 p4p, 604 weight class) and Packin Paulie (ranked 5839 p4p, 598 weight class). Alcantara comes into the arena with Momoland-BAAM blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Packin Paulie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcantara cracks a nice hook into Paulie's ribs.
Paulie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paulie showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alcantara trying to control here.
Paulie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Alex Alcantara has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcantara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulie content to stall in guard here.
Paulie advances to half guard.
Alcantara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alcantara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alcantara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paulie lands strikes from half guard.
Alex Alcantara's cut is getting worse.
Alcantara looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Paulie there.
Jeez, Alex Alcantara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Alcantara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Packin Paulie!
An out of breath Packin Paulie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Alex Alcantara stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know what? I love you and I wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Tazer (ranked 5859 p4p, 601 weight class) and Fast McGraw (ranked 5802 p4p, 596 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balthazar Tazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fast McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw goes for a double leg but Tazer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tazer continues to drive forward.
Tazer is looking to counter the offense by McGraw and move into the clinch.
McGraw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tazer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGraw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tazer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGraw at a distance.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
A low kick from McGraw misses
and Tazer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tazer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGraw fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Tazer as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Tazer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Tazer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGraw is defended easily by Tazer.
Balthazar Tazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fast McGraw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throws a leg kick but Tazer moved away.
Tazer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Balthazar Tazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Tazer coming out on top.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick
and Tazer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGraw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tazer swivels and escapes.
Tazer cracks McGraw with an open hand slap.
McGraw scores with the left hand. Tazer knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Balthazar Tazer has been cut.
Tazer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tazer wants it to stay on the feet.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tazer pinned against the cage. Tazer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tazer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tazer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGraw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tazer pinned against the cage. Tazer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGraw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tazer counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Tazer counters with a one-two to the body.
Tazer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
McGraw fails with a takedown attempt.
McGraw throws a lazy head kick
and Tazer counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fast McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw misses with a takedown attempt - Tazer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tazer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGraw.
Tazer lands a really nice looking cross but McGraw seems unphased.
McGraw fails with the takedown.
Tazer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tazer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tazer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Tazer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Tazer's cut.
That's time! Tazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGraw with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tazer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tazer lands with a cross.
Tazer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraw can do to turn this around?
McGraw tries to clinch up but Tazer circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tazer swivels and escapes.
McGraw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGraw doesn't manage to clinch there - Tazer circles away.
McGraw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balthazar Tazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fast McGraw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGraw throws a body punch but Tazer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Tazer counters with a left and a right that stings McGraw.
McGraw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tazer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGraw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tazer is looking to counter the offense by McGraw and move into the clinch.
McGraw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tazer counters with a two punch combo.
McGraw is breathing heavily.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Tazer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw misses with a takedown
and Tazer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tazer.
McGraw breaks the clinch.
Tazer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGraws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGraw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Tazer closes the distance and clinches.
Tazer can't find room to land a body shot as McGraw controls the action.
Tazer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tazer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tazer tries to throw a body punch but McGraw avoids it by throwing Tazer back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraw fails with the takedown
and Tazer counters with a left to the body.
McGraw moves in looking to clinch but Tazer pushes him off.
McGraw cracks Tazer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGraw fails with a takedown attempt.
Tazer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGraw misses with a kick to the body
and Tazer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGraw manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tazer.
Tazer connects with a crisp jab.
McGraw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Tazer is just out of range.
Tazer swats away the attempt to clinch by McGraw.
Tazer's corner calls for a 1-2. Tazer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Tazer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Tazer'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tazer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGraw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Tazer backs off McGraw throws a huge counter combo but Tazer manages to avoid it all.
Tazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraw.
Tazer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tazer looks to land a combination. McGraw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
Tazer tries to bum rush McGraw with a series of wild strikes but McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and McGraw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Tazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tazer rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw shoots and misses
and Tazer counters with a nice uppercut.
McGraw throws the kick towards the body but Tazer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throws a lazy head kick
and Tazer moves into the clinch.
Tazer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balthazar Tazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fast McGraw.
McGraw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tazer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGraw has his takedown stuffed
and Tazer counters with a left and a right that stings McGraw.
McGraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tazer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGraw finds it's way round the side to connect with Tazer's head.
McGraw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tazer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tazer.
A hook to the body from McGraw.
McGraw blocking some punches.
McGraw blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGraw lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tazer walks away with a smile on his face. McGraw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGraw dives in for a single leg takedown but Tazer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tazer but Tazer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGraw fails with the takedown
and Tazer counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tazer counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraw feints and as Tazer raises his hands in defense, McGraw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Tazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw won't allow Tazer to get back to his feet.
Tazer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tazer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McGraw manages to pass to side control.
Tazer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tazer tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tazer is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tazer is staying active underneath McGraw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tazer is trying to stand up here but McGraw is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGraw misses with a takedown
enabling Tazer to counter with a crisp jab.
Balthazar Tazer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGraw fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Tazer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tazer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Tazer!
Balthazar Tazer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Virtanen (ranked 4838 p4p, 557 weight class) and Vyacheslav Sokolov (ranked 4831 p4p, 553 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virtanen in his tracks.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sokolov counter with a right hand.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokolov! But no joy.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Sokolov saw that one coming.
Virtanen misses with a looping left.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokolov.
A big right from Virtanen misses.
Sokolov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Virtanen jabs Sokolov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokolov defending well as Virtanen loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Sokolov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and Sokolov counters with a left and a right that stings Virtanen.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.
Sokolov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virtanen ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtanen is rocked!
Virtanen switches off momentarily and Sokolov cracks him with a monster right hand! Virtanen topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sokolov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sokolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Sokolov!
Vyacheslav Sokolov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amen Hotep (ranked 7189 p4p, 632 weight class) and Frank Harrington (ranked 4804 p4p, 549 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amen Hotep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotep misses with a hook to the body
and Harrington counters with a head kick that drops Hotep to the mat! Hotep scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hotep. That's going to slow Harrington down.
A jab from Hotep finds it's way through Harrington's defenses.
Hotep has closed the distance and engaged Harrington in a clinch.
Harrington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hotep is rocked!
Harrington misses with the head strike.
Hotep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hotep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrington scores with a counter punch that sends Hotep to the canvas! Harrington smells blood - he's punishing Hotep with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hotep has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Harrington!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Harrington (ranked 4702 p4p, 540 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 4132 p4p, 496 weight class). Jake Harrington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington throws a chopping leg kick but Laranja manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrington gets caught napping as Laranja dives in and scores a takedown. Harrington manages to retain guard.
Harrington wants to sweep here but Laranja controlling him for the moment.
Harrington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laranja is working for a kimura but Harrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrington tries to roll over but Laranja keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is trying to control but can't.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Harrington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laranja has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laranja pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Harrington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riot (ranked 3355 p4p, 434 weight class) and Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner (ranked 7691 p4p, 648 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Riot has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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206 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby In A Corner misses with a looping left.
Riot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby In A Corner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riot wants to get back to full guard.
Baby In A Corner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Baby In A Corner there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby In A Corner stalling.
Riot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baby In A Corner wants to pass the guard but Riot is defending well.
Riot wants to improve his position but Baby In A Corner is controlling well.
Baby In A Corner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baby In A Corner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riot actively working from the bottom here.
Baby In A Corner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riot looking for submissions off his back.
Riot wants to control but Baby In A Corner is keeping busy.
Riot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baby In A Corner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baby In A Corner prevents Riot from improving his position.
Baby In A Corner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby In A Corner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baby In A Corner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baby In A Corner lands with a punch from half guard.
Baby In A Corner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baby In A Corner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Riot manages to get to full guard.
Riot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baby In A Corner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riot looking for a guillotine here but Baby In A Corner defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riot has his foot on Baby In A Corner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby In A Corner works his way back into a safe position though.
Baby In A Corner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baby In A Corner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Baby In A Corner doesn't defend quickly enough and Riot has managed to lock this one up! Can Baby In A Corner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riot on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Riot!
A victorious Tony Riot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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