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AAFC4: Litton Vs Carthew PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surprise misses with a hook. Kersey ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Surprise.
Kersey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Surprise does no damage.
Surprise gets the takedown into side control.
Surprise tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kersey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersey looking for submissions off his back.
Kersey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Surprise tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Surprise drops an elbow to the side of Kersey's head.
Surprise is looking to advance position but Kersey won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey looking for submissions off his back.
Surprise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Kersey is defending well.
Kersey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Surprise pulls his head out easily.
Kersey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Surprise pulls his head out easily.
Kersey is looking for a sweep. Surprise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Surprise works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Surprise advances to mount.
Kersey working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersey gets back to half guard.
Surprise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersey keeps working.
Surprise is pressing down on Kersey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersey is holding on for now.
Surprise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Surprise is nestled in close to Kersey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Surprise content to control rather than advance.
Surprise is pressing down on Kersey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersey is holding on for now.
Kersey is pressing down on Surprise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Surprise lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Surprise looking to pass the guard.
Surprise scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kersey stops Surprise from passing to mount.
Surprise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersey keeps working.
Surprise looks up at the clock and then as Kersey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Surprise smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Surprise lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kersey is looking to reverse the position.
Kersey is breathing heavily.
Surprise working the head and body with strikes.
Surprise lands a decent elbow from side control.
Surprise landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kersey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kersey tries to buck Surprise off but Surprise is having none of it.
Surprise trying to control the position but Kersey is working away.
Kersey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Surprise trying to hold on to Kersey's head to control him but Kersey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surprise controls Kersey momentarily but Kersey frees himself.
Surprise wants to stand but Kersey is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surprise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersey's guard.
Kersey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Surprise is aware though and is defending well.
Surprise landing with the ground and pound.
Kersey has his foot on Surprise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Surprise works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersey can't keep his opponent in guard - Surprise advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Surprise looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surprise trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Surprise dominated that round.
That's time! Kersey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Surprise lands with a nice combination. Kersey backs away looking to recover.
Kersey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surprise was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersey.
Ace Surprise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surprise pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersey back to the ropes. Surprise follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kersey takes one to the chin there.
Surprise misses with a few strikes there.
Surprise closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Surprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surprise scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersey is looking to regain half guard here but Surprise keeps moving and retains side control.
Surprise lands an elbow.
Ace Surprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surprise working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey prevents Surprise from moving into mount.
Kersey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Surprise tries to move to mount but Kersey blocks the move with his legs.
Kersey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Surprise lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kersey regains half guard.
Surprise tries to pass to full mount but Kersey defends it.
Kersey taking some punishment here, with Surprise in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Surprise.
Kersey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surprise winds up and cracks Kersey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise working Kersey over with strikes.
Surprise seems to be looking for submissions.
Surprise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kersey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Surprise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Kersey is defending well.
Surprise works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kersey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Surprise lands with some strikes.
Surprise looking to control and managing it successfully.
Surprise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersey is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise wants to finish this one by submission but Kersey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Surprise.
Kersey is looking to improve his position but Surprise isn't that keen on the idea.
Surprise is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Surprise working Kersey over with strikes here.
Kersey is bucking up trying to escape but Surprise cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kersey is in a horrible position here. Surprise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kersey is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Surprise.
Oh Kersey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surprise unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kersey wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Surprise celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Surprise!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between russ miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). russ miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, russ miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Walker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting miller counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walker looks gassed!
miller lands a hook that stumbles Walker back into the ropes. miller follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Walker to the canvas! miller pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Walker has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). russ miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Boy Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Davey Boy Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hastings did well to prevent Moretti getting side control.
Hastings trying to control but Moretti postures up.
Hastings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hastings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
Hastings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moretti's guard.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Hastings from controlling successfully.
Hastings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hastings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hastings passes Moretti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moretti kicks Hastings off and gets back to his feet.
Hastings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moretti's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moretti is staying active underneath Hastings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moretti as he jumps to the side.
Moretti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hastings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hastings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hastings defending against the ground and pound.
Hastings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moretti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moretti looks gassed!
Hastings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hastings has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moretti doesn't defend quickly enough and Hastings has managed to lock this one up! Can Moretti escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hastings on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davey Boy Hastings!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knowles comes to the ring accompanied by Chris Knowles . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Knowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knowles swivels and escapes.
Knowles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan.
Knowles connects with a crisp jab.
Knowles darts in and clinches Sullivan up against the ropes.
Knowles wants to stall.
Knowles lands a body punch.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christian Knowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sullivan.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sullivan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knowles gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knowles taking a breather.
Knowles with a knee to the head.
It looks like Frank Sullivan has been cut.
Knowles manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Knowles finds it's way through Sullivan's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles lands a jab to the head.
Christian Knowles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knowles sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Knowles which made him look bad.
Sullivan looks gassed!
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knowles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles feints a jab promting Sullivan to slip. Knowles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sullivan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Knowles has knocked Sullivan down with a huge combo! Knowles steps away and waves a wobbly Sullivan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knowles cracks Sullivan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sullivan falls backwards against the ropes. Knowles follows up with more strikes that drop Sullivan to his knees. Knowles keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sullivan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Knowles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basara comes into the arena with Eminem feat. Rihanna-I love the way u lie blaring out of the sound system. Luka Basara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Basara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson digs a good hook to Basara's body.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Basara counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Basara counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Basara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Basara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Basara counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Basara counter with a right hand.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a straight right hand.
Basara with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Basara's head back.
Anderson wants to clinch but Basara slips to the side
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Basara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Basara.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Basara counters with a takedown into side control.
Basara tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Basara decides to stand back up. Basara steps back and let's Anderson get back to his feet.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Basara rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Basara.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Basara tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Basara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Basara.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Basara.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Basara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Basara.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Basara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Basara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luka Basara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dave Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Basara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Basara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand but Basara is controlling the position.
Basara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Basara stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Basara.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Basara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Basara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Dave Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
enabling Basara to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Basara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson jabs at Basara's body.
Anderson tries to bum rush Basara with a series of wild strikes but Basara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Basara avoids nicely.
Anderson jabs Basara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson throws the left hand but Basara avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luka Basara is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Basara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Basara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Basara counters with a head kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basara fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basara lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Basara.
Well Basara 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Luka Basara!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Luka Basara!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Luka Basara!
Luka Basara wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Bengtsson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson clinches up with Skinner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bengtsson is pushing Skinner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson effectively controlling the action here.
Skinner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bengtsson instigates a clinch.
Bengtsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengtsson lands a high kick to the side of Skinner's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Bengtsson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Skinner is rocked!
It looks like Jordan Skinner has been cut.
Bengtsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengtsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skinner fails with a takedown attempt.
Skinner seems to have recovered his senses.
Skinner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bengtsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skinner!
Johan Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Skinner.
Skinner looks gassed!
Skinner has given up his back.
Bengtsson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Skinner has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bengtsson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Skinner taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bengtsson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Bengtsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman comes into the arena with You cant hide you cant run - Dilated Peoples blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lindh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman dodges the punch combination from Lindh.
Newman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lindh forces Newman back against the ropes and clinches.
Lindh has picked Newman up - he's going for a ride! Lindh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lindh is trying to control. Newman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindh trying to mount his opponent but Newman defends it.
Lindh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newman is trying to stand.
Lindh tries to pass to full mount but Newman defends it.
Newman is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newman sees it coming and defends easily.
Newman is staying active underneath Lindh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lindh thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Lindh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newman defends it well.
Lindh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lindh controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman wants to get back to his feet.
Lindh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Newman defend it? Lindh steps over the head and cranks it - Newman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lindh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Lindh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Thims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kettering (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thims kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Volbeat - Still Counting.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Thims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kettering!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kettering misses the target.
Thims changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kettering looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kettering struggling a bit here.
Kettering is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thims's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thims tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kettering.
Kettering should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thims is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kettering slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kettering is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thims trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kettering manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thims is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thims seems keen to control Kettering's posture.
Kettering 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kettering drops back looking for a leg! Thims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thims manages to kick Kettering off! Kettering jumps back into Thims's guard.
Kettering pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thims is keeping the position for now.
Thims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kettering on the ground.
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.
Kettering trying to control the position from guard on top but Thims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thims uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kettering throws a right and a left that Thims avoids nicely.
Thims tries to clinch up.
Thims throws a series of punches but Kettering avoids them all with ease.
Kettering throws the left hand but Thims avoids the punch easily.
Kettering swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thims misses with a body shot
and Kettering cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jonathan Thims has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thims.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thims is breathing heavily.
Kettering moves to clinch but Thims breaks away
and Thims counters with a good low kick that Kettering was not able to check.
Thims shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thims avoids the attempt from Kettering to control.
Kettering is working to get back to half guard.
Thims avoids the attempt from Kettering to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettering is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kettering manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kettering is looking to control Thims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kettering avoid being mounted?
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 Jonathan Thims will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Thims's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thims moves away from the strike by Kettering.
Kettering fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kettering.
Kettering lands a head shot.
Thims defending well as Kettering loads up on a big left hand.
Thims closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kettering did well to prevent Thims getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kettering manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kettering is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kettering is on top in guard.
Kettering drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kettering jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thims keeping full guard, as Kettering tries to pass.
Kettering passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kettering has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thims!
Kettering looking for a guillotine from mount but Thims is having none of it.
Thims is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kettering locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thims is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kettering!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Straight out of Compton. Bobby Carthew has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Litton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carthew did well to prevent Litton getting side control.
Carthew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Litton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Bobby Carthew has been cut.
Litton drops an elbow to the side of Carthew's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carthew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Litton.
Ground and pound from Litton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Litton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Litton is trying to control the action in half guard but Carthew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Litton lands strikes from half guard.
Litton slips a nice elbow through Carthew's hands, connecting with Carthew's forehead.
Carthew is rocked!
Litton is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Carthew is hurt! He's hurt bad - Litton fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Carthew from any more punishment! Congratulations to Litton! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Litton!
Jared Litton is the new super heavyweight champion!
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