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Bloodsport 78: Hostility PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Hust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madass Insane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insane has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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197 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Madass Insane!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Insane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Insane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hust misses with a looping right.
Hust gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Insane tries to pull guard but Hust won't allow it.
Hust tries to circle away but Insane has him pinned against the cage.
Hust has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hust breaks the clinch.
George Hust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hust closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Insane jumps guard and drags Hust to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hust tries to free his leg and advance position but Insane is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Insane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Insane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hust tries to stand but Insane is controlling from the bottom.
Hust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Insane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hust would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Insane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hust defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hust trying to control the position from guard on top but Insane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hust pushes down on Insane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Insane is looking to control Hust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Insane avoid being mounted?
Insane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hust is looking to stall here but Insane recovers full guard.
Hust has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Insane is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insane is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hust throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Insane's body to avoid the submission. Insane has instead reached around Hust's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Insane arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madass Insane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (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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170 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a nice right hand that sends Powers toppling to the canvas! Powers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jordan finish him?!
It looks like Austin Powers has been cut.
Powers misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a crisp right that sends Powers to the canvas! Jordan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hal Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Legendary Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying comes to the cage accompanied by NAS - Hate Me Now. Baskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. The Legendary Tonying has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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232 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, The Legendary Tonying !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tonying to counter with a crisp jab.
Baskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonying sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baskov somewhat.
Baskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonying closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonying takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Legendary Tonying is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying moves out of range as Baskov strikes.
Baskov throws a right hand that misses
and Tonying counters with a head kick that drops Baskov to the mat! Baskov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tonying wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baskov.
Tonying is trying to control Baskov's posture but Baskov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonying keeps working.
Tonying is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baskov is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baskov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonying is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonying tries to escape but Baskov is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baskov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonying closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baskov is defended easily by Tonying .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonying enables Baskov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonying manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonying is looking to stand up but Baskov isn't so interested in that idea.
Baskov drops back looking for a leg! Tonying is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonying manages to kick Baskov off! Baskov jumps back into Tonying 's guard.
Tonying controls Baskov momentarily but Baskov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tonying wants to get back to his feet but Baskov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baskov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonying 's guard.
Baskov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baskov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baskov is looking for a kimura but Tonying is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baskov to get the leverage.
Tonying is trying to stand.
Baskov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tonying sees it coming and defends easily.
Baskov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonying is just riding it out for now. Baskov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baskov seems to be looking for submissions.
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 The Legendary Tonying will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonying .
Baskov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baskov misses with a hook.
Baskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonying moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonying displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baskov throws out the jab.
Tonying throws a sloppy head kick and Baskov moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tonying as Baskov shoots in.
Baskov throws a nice looking combination but Tonying bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonying gets caught flat footed, as Baskov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baskov stops Tonying from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov 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.
Tonying is working an open guard so Baskov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice cross by Tonying .
Baskov throws a series of punches but Tonying moves out of range.
Baskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonying throws a sloppy head kick and Baskov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov throws a sloppy head kick and Tonying moves out of range easily.
Baskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonying sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baskov somewhat.
The Legendary Tonying has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov.
Baskov swinging wildly here.
Baskov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonying ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baskov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baskov swings widly with a right hand
and Tonying holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baskov jumps guard but Tonying stands there with Baskov around his waist. Baskov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baskov pulls Tonying into guard.
Tonying wants to get up but he can't break Baskov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tonying trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Tonying has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Baskov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tonying is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Baskov pulls down on the head and he's put Tonying to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolay Baskov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Kicurasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Kicurasz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stemm - Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Kicurasz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo misses with a double jab
and Kicurasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonardo gets tackled into the cage by Kicurasz. Kicurasz maintains the clinch.
Leonardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gunter Kicurasz has been cut.
Leonardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicurasz prevents it.
Leonardo gets control of Kicurasz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leonardo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Kicurasz controlling him for the moment.
Kicurasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leonardo is trying to control the position but Kicurasz postures up.
Kicurasz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kicurasz postures up.
Kicurasz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leonardo looking for a guillotine here but Kicurasz defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicurasz trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Kicurasz tries to stand but Leonardo is controlling from the bottom.
Leonardo working for a triangle but Kicurasz defends it easily.
Leonardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kicurasz is looking to stand up but Leonardo won't let him.
Leonardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonardo working a defensive guard here.
Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet.
Leonardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kicurasz misses with a wild combination.
Gunter Kicurasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kicurasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo with a poor takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo fails with the takedown
and Kicurasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kicurasz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonardo misses with a takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicurasz lands with a straight right. Leonardo didn't see that one coming.
Leonardo shoots and misses
enabling Kicurasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimo Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicurasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonardo shoots and misses
and Kicurasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicurasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Kicurasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo shoots and misses
and Kicurasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicurasz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonardo's head backwards.
Kicurasz lands a head kick!
Leonardo shoots and misses
and Kicurasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kicurasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicurasz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kicurasz counters with a two punch combo.
Kicurasz lands with a hook. Leonardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kicurasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Kicurasz.
Kicurasz scores with a hook to the body. Leonardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Kicurasz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunter Kicurasz's cut.
That's time! Leonardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kicurasz scores with the left hand. Leonardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonardo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kicurasz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kicurasz misses with a few strikes there.
Kicurasz scores with a jab.
A left lands for Kicurasz.
Kicurasz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Kicurasz counters with a body kick that stops Leonardo in his tracks momentarily.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Kicurasz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicurasz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonardo at a distance.
Kicurasz clinches.
Leonardo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicurasz breaks the clinch.
Leonardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kicurasz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicurasz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Leonardo is landing with some decent strikes but Kicurasz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the head.
Kicurasz is looking to improve his position but Leonardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kicurasz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Leonardo moves to the back position.
Kicurasz tries to escape but Leonardo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leonardo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kicurasz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kicurasz for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a punch to the head.
Kicurasz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kicurasz wants to stand but Leonardo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kicurasz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leonardo, up you get!
Leonardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicurasz.
Kicurasz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leonardo fails with the takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz lands a head kick. Leonardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leonardo rushes Kicurasz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kicurasz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kicurasz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicurasz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kicurasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kicurasz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo shoots and misses
and Kicurasz counters with a two punch combo.
Leonardo misses with a takedown
and Kicurasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicurasz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kicurasz throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicurasz.
Leonardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a straight right hand.
Leonardo clinches up against the cage.
Leonardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kicurasz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kicurasz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leonardo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kicurasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo closes the distance and pushes Kicurasz back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicurasz tries to circle away but Leonardo has him pinned against the cage.
Kicurasz just leaning against Leonardo, taking a breather.
Leonardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kicurasz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonardo with a poor takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonardo blocks a head kick by Kicurasz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Kicurasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunter Kicurasz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicurasz scores with a head kick.
Leonardo with a poor takedown
letting Kicurasz counter with a right hand.
Kicurasz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicurasz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leonardo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo misses with a takedown
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo with a poor takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kicurasz, right into the meat.
Kicurasz works over Leonardo's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kicurasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but Kicurasz circles away easily
and Kicurasz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but Kicurasz circles away easily
and Kicurasz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kicurasz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kicurasz smiles and moves away.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Kicurasz counters with a good low kick that Leonardo was not able to check.
Kicurasz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicurasz throws a head kick but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo with a poor takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kicurasz misses
and Leonardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonardo stops Kicurasz from getting back to his feet.
Kicurasz is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonardo.
Kicurasz has one foot on Leonardo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kicurasz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but Kicurasz circles away easily
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo fails with the takedown
enabling Kicurasz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a takedown
and Kicurasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicurasz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kicurasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicurasz feints a jab promting Leonardo to slip. Kicurasz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leonardo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kicurasz lands a two punch combo.
Kicurasz throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonardo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leonardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicurasz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kicurasz wants to get back to his feet but Leonardo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Kicurasz keeps moving.
Leonardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicurasz is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo stops Kicurasz from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Kicurasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kicurasz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gunter Kicurasz!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Gunter Kicurasz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Gunter Kicurasz!
Gunter Kicurasz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen SEX U UP as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Sprockit Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sprockit Jr shoots and misses
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sprockit Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Sprockit Jr blocks it.
Sprockit Jr slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Sprockit Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sprockit Jr slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings Sprockit Jr.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joseph counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprockit Jr is just out of range.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses the jab.
Sprockit Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Sprockit Jr's belly button to the back.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sprockit Jr moved out of range.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph gets caught flat footed, as Sprockit Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sprockit Jr stops Joseph from standing up.
Sprockit Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph wants to stand up but Sprockit Jr is controlling him.
Joseph is adopting a defensive guard.
Sprockit Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to stand up but Sprockit Jr is controlling him.
Sprockit Jr 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.
Sprockit Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joseph has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sprockit Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sprockit Jr moved out of range.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sprockit Jr.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Sprockit Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Sprockit Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Jally Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprockit Jr with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sprockit Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sprockit Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprockit Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Joseph cracks Sprockit Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Sprockit Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Sprockit Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Sprockit Jr checks it.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Sprockit Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Jally Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprockit Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sprockit Jr defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph throws a hook but Sprockit Jr avoids it easily.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Sprockit Jr's head but Sprockit Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sprockit Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joseph counters with a shoot takedown. Sprockit Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Sprockit Jr looking for a guillotine here but Joseph defends easily.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sprockit Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joseph trying to control but Sprockit Jr is working from the bottom.
Joseph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sprockit Jr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sprockit Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a triangle but Joseph pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
Joseph lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sprockit Jr working for a triangle but Joseph defends it easily.
Joseph keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Sprockit Jr blocks nicely.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Sprockit Jr keeps moving.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Sprockit Jr keeps moving.
Joseph scoring with some ground and pound.
Joseph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Sprockit Jr blocks nicely.
Sprockit Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joseph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sprockit Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Sprockit Jr keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Sprockit Jr has momentary wrist control but Joseph slips an elbow through the middle.
Sprockit Jr keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sprockit Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Sprockit Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sprockit Jr staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Sprockit Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Sprockit Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprockit Jr slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Sprockit Jr walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sprockit Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprockit Jr on the side of the head.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sprockit Jr momentarily.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Sprockit Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sprockit Jr checks a leg kick.
Joseph throws a one two combo.
Sprockit Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sprockit Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sprockit Jr dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprockit Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Sprockit Jr checks it.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Sprockit Jr moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph lands with a hook. Sprockit Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sprockit Jr.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph throws a jab when Sprockit Jr was well out of range.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sprockit Jr.
Joseph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joseph.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Joseph circles away easily
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph cracks Sprockit Jr with a good jab.
Jally Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
Terry Sprockit Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sprockit Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jally Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Jally Joseph wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Polliver tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Polliver checks it.
Polliver throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Polliver avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Polliver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polliver moves to clinch but Gomez breaks away
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
Polliver tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez is working for takedown but Polliver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Polliver has the dominant position.
Polliver stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Polliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez dodges an elbow strike from Polliver.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Gomez.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomez is trying to push Polliver away but Polliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez tries to circle away but Polliver has him pinned against the cage.
Polliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gomez regains guard.
Polliver wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Polliver pushes his legs off easily.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Polliver from controlling successfully.
Polliver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Graham Polliver wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Polliver.
Polliver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polliver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Polliver tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polliver has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Polliver slows down the pace here.
Gomez has hold of one of Polliver's legs. Polliver is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Polliver has wrist control.
Gomez trying to control but Polliver is working from the bottom.
Polliver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Polliver lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.
Gomez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Polliver wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Polliver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polliver wants to control the pace but Gomez is squirming around nicely.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver scoring with strikes but Gomez is staying in there.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez looks gassed!
Polliver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Polliver landing strikes from the mount.
Polliver looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez is desperately trying to improve his position but Polliver has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Polliver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Polliver throws a combination that misses
and Gomez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomez misses the jab.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Polliver.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polliver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Polliver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polliver prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Polliver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Gomez.
Polliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
Polliver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Polliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez is working for takedown but Polliver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polliver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez takes an elbow to the temple.
Polliver misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez jumps guard but Polliver stands there with Gomez around his waist. Gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Polliver keeps him there for the moment.
Gomez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez pulls Polliver into guard.
Polliver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez 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.
Polliver wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polliver won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
Graham Polliver has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Polliver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez slips a jab from Polliver.
Polliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Polliver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polliver is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Polliver moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomez.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Polliver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Polliver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomez was covering up waiting for the punch and Polliver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Polliver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Polliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polliver has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polliver slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polliver prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Gomez wants to control but Polliver is keeping busy.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polliver pulls his head out easily.
Polliver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polliver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Polliver wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Polliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Polliver is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand but Polliver is controlling the position.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polliver is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Polliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Graham Polliver wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez throws a jab when Polliver was well out of range.
Polliver swinging wildly here.
Polliver misses with a leg kick
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polliver throws the kick towards the body but Gomez avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polliver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Polliver avoids them all with ease.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Polliver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polliver thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Polliver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polliver tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Polliver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Polliver throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez tries to bum rush Polliver with a series of wild strikes but Polliver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Polliver avoids it well.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Polliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Polliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Polliver postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Polliver looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Polliver looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polliver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polliver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Polliver keeps moving.
Gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polliver dives on top into guard.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polliver 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 for Graham Polliver!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Graham Polliver wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Rafael Gonzales will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.
Vlad has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Vlad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vlad landing a few strikes.
Vlad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonzales some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to reverse the position.
Vlad working the ground and pound.
Vlad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
Vlad trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Vlad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzales is trying to buck Vlad off.
Vlad is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad lands an elbow.
Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vlad controlling the position.
Gonzales tries to escape but Vlad is in control.
Gonzales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vlad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzales is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vlad is controlling him well.
Vlad scoring with punches and elbows.
Vlad controls the position.
Vlad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vlad is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to reverse the position.
Vlad tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Vlad trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gonzales bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vlad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibki Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vlad takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gibki Vlad has been cut.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Gonzales wants to stall.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and Gonzales counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
That's time! Vlad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzales rushes Vlad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Vlad won't allow it.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales clinches up against the cage.
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vlad is looking to control Gonzales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vlad avoid being mounted?
Vlad tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Vlad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Vlad won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Vlad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vlad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonzales takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibki Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Vlad isn't so interested in that idea.
Vlad postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Vlad connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Vlad landing with the ground and pound.
Vlad passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vlad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzales is looking to escape.
Vlad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vlad wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vlad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vlad connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad works his way into side control.
Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vlad is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vlad connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Vlad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vlad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vlad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzales rushes Vlad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Vlad has the dominant position.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vlad goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vlad with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzales rushes Vlad and presses him up against the cage.
Vlad is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibki Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales breaks the clinch.
Gonzales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad gets full guard.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Vlad controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Vlad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Vlad won't allow Gonzales to get back to his feet.
Vlad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vlad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Vlad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad working some strikes from top position.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Vlad drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vlad as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gonzales screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vlad! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gibki Vlad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spark Plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Plug has chosen ayyy as his entrance music. Andy Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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26
177 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Spark Plug!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plug misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plug looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Plug counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Plug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plug stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plug wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Plug forces his way into half guard.
Plug tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Plug working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Plug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plug.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plug trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Plug thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Plug scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Plug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plug thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Silva is trying to keep Plug in close.
Plug looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plug trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has control of Plug's left arm, preventing Plug from doing any damage.
Plug postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Plug trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Plug avoids it.
Andy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to chop away at Plug's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plug fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Plug.
Plug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Plug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Plug as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spark Plug dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva thows a leg kick but Plug checks it
and Plug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva slips under a jab from Plug.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Plug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Plug as he checks the leg kick.
Plug shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Plug counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Plug pushes him off.
Plug looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Plug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Plug.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plug is out of range.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Plug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plug on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Plug misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Plug was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plug is breathing heavily.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plug might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva wants to slow Plug down by chopping away at his legs.
Horrible takedown by Plug or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spark Plug.
Plug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva wants to clinch but Plug slips to the side
and Plug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plug checks it well.
Plug throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Plug avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Plug as he checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Plug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Plug avoids a kick to the body.
Silva tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plug swings widly with a right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plug throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Plug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Donk. Silva catches Plug right on the button with a cross.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Plug counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plug shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Plug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Plug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to slow Plug down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva thows a leg kick but Plug checks it
and Plug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Plug shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a low kick as Plug jumps back.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plug.
Plug misses with a right hand
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Plug checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Plug's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Silva misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plug dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Plug's head and hops out.
Silva misses with a leg kick
letting Plug counter with a right hand.
Plug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Plug is just out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Plug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spark Plug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva misses with the body kick
and Plug counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Plug counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab when Plug was well out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plug.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Plug looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Plug counters with a straight right hand.
Plug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plug takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Plug counters with a stiff right hand.
Plug will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Andy Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen - German Kiss blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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26
222 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wuzz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Textmark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Textmark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wuzz is looking to stand up but Textmark isn't so interested in that idea.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Textmark is aware though and is defending well.
Textmark 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.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Textmark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Textmark trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark stands up from Wuzz's guard - Textmark perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Textmark enables Wuzz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Textmark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wuzz distracts Textmark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wuzz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Textmark blocks nicely.
Textmark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wuzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wuzz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wuzz scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Textmark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wuzz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Textmark looking to control but Wuzz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Textmark controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Textmark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuzz is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz regains half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wuzz manages to get to full guard.
Wuzz has a closed guard, preventing Textmark from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Textmark defends well.
Textmark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Textmark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has his foot on Textmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Textmark works his way back into a safe position though.
Textmark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wuzz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Textmark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Textmark gets a clinch.
Wuzz gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Wuzz pulls Textmark into guard.
Textmark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but Textmark defends easily.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Textmark stopping the sweep attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Textmark wants to get up but he can't break Wuzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully.
Wuzz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Textmark jumps guard.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Textmark blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Textmark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuzz!
Textmark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Textmark is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wuzz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Textmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wuzz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is staying active underneath Textmark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wuzz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Textmark escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Textmark!
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Textmark's best efforts.
Textmark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Wuzz is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Textmark wants to stand up but Wuzz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wuzz tries to roll over but Textmark keeps him under control.
Textmark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wuzz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Textmark.
Textmark is trying to control the action in half guard but Wuzz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Textmark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wuzz feints and as Textmark raises his hands in defense, Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Textmark looking for a guillotine here but Wuzz defends easily.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Textmark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Textmark manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Textmark's guard.
Textmark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wuzz defends well.
Wuzz thows a big elbow that misses.
Wuzz works over Textmark with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Textmark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Textmark manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Textmark's guard.
Wuzz passes Textmark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Textmark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Textmark moves into full guard.
Wuzz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Textmark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wuzz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wuzz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Textmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wuzz defends it easily.
Textmark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wuzz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Textmark is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wuzz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wuzz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wuzz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wuzz working the head and body with strikes.
Wuzz landing strikes.
Textmark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wuzz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wuzz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wuzz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Textmark's legs.
Wuzz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wuzz tries to score with some ground and pound. Textmark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wuzz throws a strike aimed at the side of Textmark's head but Textmark avoids it well.
Textmark is looking for a sweep.
Textmark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Textmark down.
Textmark wants to control but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Textmark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wuzz but great work by Textmark.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep.
Wuzz is working hard here to advance position.
Wuzz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Textmark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard.
Textmark just content to control the position.
Wuzz sneaks back into half guard.
Wuzz moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wuzz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wuzz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Andy Wuzz!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andy Wuzz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Andy Wuzz!
Andy Wuzz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas năo bate. Coleman has chosen Eminem - Mosh as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots and misses
and Maier counters with a stiff right hand.
Maier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coleman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maier has managed to get both his arms back between Coleman's legs - danger averted.
Maier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coleman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maier's best efforts.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Coleman is defending well.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Coleman turns into him and now he's in Maier's guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Coleman has his hands clasped together but Maier extends an breaks Coleman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier retains his middleweight title!
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