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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frankie fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Venable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, frankie fraser!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
fraser tries to clinch but Venable moves away
and Venable counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Venable as fraser shoots in.
Venable throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as fraser stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Venable follows into mount!
fraser is rocked!
fraser taking shots to the head.
fraser is still in real trouble! Can Venable finish him?
Venable knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for fraser on the ground.
Venable tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venable looking to finish fraser with some ground and pound. This is bad for fraser!
fraser seems to have recovered his senses.
fraser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Venable is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fraser wants to stand but Venable is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser is fighting to break Venable's control of his arms but Venable is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
fraser wants to stand but Venable is controlling his posture from full guard.
Venable wants to sweep here but fraser controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Venable working a defensive guard but fraser passes into half guard.
Venable is pressing down on fraser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Venable is pulling down on fraser's head. It's preventing any offense from fraser, at least for the moment.
Venable tries to strike from the bottom.
fraser trying to control but Venable is working from the bottom.
fraser sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in fraser's guard.
Venable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venable stopping the sweep attempt from fraser.
Venable slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venable trying to control but fraser is working from the bottom.
fraser working for submissions but it's allowed Venable to get to half guard.
Venable controlling the action here.
fraser trying to control but Venable postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable dominated that round.
That's time! Venable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Venable misses with a head kick.
fraser moves out of range of the body kick.
Venable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venable clinches.
fraser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Ricky Venable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by fraser.
Venable throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as fraser stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Venable follows into mount!
fraser working to try and regain half guard.
Venable controlling his opponent.
Venable punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser regains half guard.
fraser is trying to maintain the position but Venable is very close to passing his half guard.
Venable is looking to pass fraser's guard but actually fraser recovers to full guard.
Venable trying to control but fraser is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
fraser 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.
Venable has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
fraser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable trying to control but fraser is working from the bottom.
fraser looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Venable puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
fraser is trying to stand back up but Venable is controlling him
Venable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
fraser is not content to let Venable control the position.
fraser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for fraser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
fraser is trying to keep Venable in close.
fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venable prevents fraser from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Venable connects with a vicious head kick that knocks fraser to the floor! Venable dives in looking for the finish!
fraser is looking to improve his position.
fraser wants to get back to his feet.
Venable misses with a head shot. fraser uses the momentum to regain guard.
Venable trying to control the position from guard on top but fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fraser controls Venable momentarily but Venable frees himself.
fraser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
fraser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Venable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
fraser keeping moving, preventing Venable from controlling successfully.
Venable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. fraser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Venable lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricky Venable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venable tries to clinch up.
Venable goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venable.
Venable has fraser up against the cage in a clinch.
Venable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venable tries to clinch up but fraser circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricky Venable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venable scores with a decent looking hook.
fraser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venable feints and then cracks fraser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow fraser down.
Venable moves into the clinch.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Venable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fraser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
fraser fails with the takedown
and Venable counters with a good low kick that fraser was not able to check.
Venable lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venable rushes fraser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Venable is pressed up against the cage. fraser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venable down to the mat. Venable avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venable instigates a clinch.
fraser tries to break the clinch but Venable is controlling the position.
Venable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
fraser wants to get back to striking at distance but Venable won't allow it.
Venable manages to break the clinch.
fraser misses with a takedown attempt
and Venable holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ricky Venable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of frankie fraser.
Venable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venable tries to clinch but fraser moves out of range.
fraser misses with a series of wild punches.
fraser throws a leg kick
and Venable counters with a solid body kick.
Venable closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venable.
fraser misses with a hook.
fraser lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by fraser.
It looks like Ricky Venable has been cut.
fraser swats away the attempt to clinch by Venable.
Ricky Venable is winning the standup battle so far.
fraser blocks a head kick by Venable.
fraser shoots in but Venable avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venable feints and then cracks fraser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow fraser down.
fraser has his takedown stuffed
and Venable counters by moving into the clinch.
frankie fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venable breaks from the clinch.
Venable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venable scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Venable showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Venable 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Venable!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder's entrance music is Times they are a changing. A fine choice. 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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Knut Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepp keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Grepp keeps it at a distance.
Thunder shoots in but Grepp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grepp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Grepp circles away.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - Grepp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grepp fails with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grepp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thunder is sitting in close to Grepp's body. Grepp has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thunder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thunder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grepp.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Knut Grepp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chen Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lennon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chen Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Lennon looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Lennon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lennon tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Lennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lennon to the ground! Khan dives into full mount looking to finish!
Lennon is rocked!
It looks like John Lennon has been cut.
Lennon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Khan.
Khan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Khan clinches.
Lennon stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lennon tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennon drops back down to his feet.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lennon pulls Khan into guard.
Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lennon has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lennon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khan has Lennon in his guard.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Lennon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lennon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lennon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lennon 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.
Lennon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lennon stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lennon lands a nice short elbow.
Khan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lennon manages to move to mount!
Lennon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lennon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lennon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
Khan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan wants to control but Lennon postures up.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan throws Lennon to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Khan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands and steps away. Lennon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lennon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lennon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chen Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennon stands up from Khan's guard - Lennon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lennon clinches.
Lennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lennon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lennon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Khan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lennon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan punching from the bottom.
Khan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lennon cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Lennon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lennon.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Lennon avoids the damage to the body.
Lennon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lennon.
Lennon tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan is looking to clinch but Lennon is avoiding it.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Lennon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lennon uses his free foot to push down on Khan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Khan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khan can't escape the position.
Khan wants to hold on but Lennon pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lennon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Lennon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lennon on the ground.
Lennon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Lennon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lennon passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lennon is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Lennon sits in half guard.
Khan wants to improve his position but Lennon is controlling well.
Lennon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lennon is controlling the pace.
Khan is not content to let Lennon control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Lennon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan is staying active underneath Lennon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khan shoots and misses
and Lennon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Khan!
Lennon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Lennon's attempts to control the action.
Lennon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lennon prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
Lennon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lennon wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lennon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khan?
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lennon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lennon, not yet.
Khan trying to control but Lennon is working from the bottom.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Lennon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Lennon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lennon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lennon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Lennon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Lennon off! Lennon jumps back into Khan's guard.
Khan wants to control the position but Lennon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Khan is staying active underneath Lennon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Lennon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lennon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lennon's back!
Lennon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lennon is working to get back to half guard.
Lennon taking shots to the head.
Khan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lennon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lennon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Lennon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Lennon trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Lennon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lennon striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Lennon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Lennon cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lennon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Pee Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tee Pee Cornholio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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235 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tee Pee Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Cornholio is out of range.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cornholio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Cornholio persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Trent Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Pee Cornholio.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cornholio shoots in.
Tee Pee Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Cornholio with that takedown attempt.
Cornholio looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Cornholio shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Cornholio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cornholio's calf.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornholio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Cornholio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Cornholio pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davis wants to slow Cornholio down by chopping away at his legs.
Cornholio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Cornholio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davis!
Cornholio throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cornholio wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Cornholio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cornholio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davis has worked his arm free - good work by Davis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cornholio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
Cornholio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cornholio's guard! Nice work there by Davis!
Cornholio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cornholio is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornholio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornholio working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornholio has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tee Pee Cornholio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt.
Cornholio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trent Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Pee Cornholio.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cornholio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Cornholio blocks the low kick.
Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Cornholio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cornholio off to one side.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cornholio has a takedown stuffed.
Cornholio is breathing heavily.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornholio. Cornholio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
Trent Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cornholio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cornholio. That did some damage!
Cornholio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cornholio off to one side.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Cornholio blocks the low kick.
Cornholio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cornholio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Cornholio eventually gives up the hold.
Cornholio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cornholio is working for a submission of some sort.
Cornholio trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Cornholio wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Cornholio wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Cornholio is out of range.
Davis tries to score with a low kick but Cornholio moves his leg out of the way.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis misses with a low kick as Cornholio jumps back.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cornholio shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Cornholio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis throws a leg kick but Cornholio moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornholio. Cornholio gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cornholio shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Cornholio shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cornholio checks a low kick from Davis.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Cornholio is out of range.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornholio.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Davis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cornholio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cornholio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis throws a leg kick but Cornholio moved away.
Cornholio shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trent Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Pee Cornholio.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornholio.
Davis throws and low kick but Cornholio moves out of range easily.
Cornholio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cornholio's calf.
Cornholio shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Cornholio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornholio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Cornholio persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornholio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornholio tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to slow Cornholio down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Cornholio down.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis throws a leg kick but Cornholio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Cornholio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Cornholio saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Cornholio blocks the low kick.
Cornholio has a takedown stuffed.
Cornholio shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cornholio moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Cornholio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cornholio off to one side.
Davis cracks the inside of Cornholio's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to chop away at Cornholio's legs.
Cornholio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cornholio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
No luck for Cornholio with that takedown attempt.
Davis throws a leg kick but Cornholio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trent Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Cornholio as he checks the leg kick.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornholio moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Cornholio fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornholio.
Cornholio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornholio.
Cornholio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cornholio checks a low kick from Davis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Cornholio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cornholio shoots in.
Davis is looking to chop away at Cornholio's legs.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cornholio is out of range and Davis settles back down.
Cornholio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cornholio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cornholio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cornholio shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Cornholio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornholio closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Cornholio pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis motions for Cornholio to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio has a takedown stuffed.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Cornholio's knee but Cornholio avoids it well.
Davis motions for Cornholio to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Cornholio.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Cornholio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Davis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Burger (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Burger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir has Burger up against the cage in a clinch.
Mir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burger pulls guard.
Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burger tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Burger.
Mir slips a jab from Burger.
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mir showed some decent athleticism there.
Mir stands up from half guard.
Sam Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir prevents Burger from breaking the clinch.
Mir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Burger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir lands a knee to the body.
Burger misses with a knee to the head.
Burger looks gassed!
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burger manages to break the clinch.
Burger has his takedown stuffed
and Mir counters with a single leg into guard. Burger didn't expect that.
Mir stands up from Burger's guard - Mir perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burger gets caught flat footed, as Mir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burger, up you get!
Burger looks to clinch
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
Burger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mir blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir stalling.
Mir prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burger is keeping busy.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Burger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burger wants a takedown but no success here.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir tries to land knees in the clinch but Burger avoids the damage to the body.
Mir keeps control of Burger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burger throws a right hand that misses
so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burger is trying to keep Mir in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to stand but Burger is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir postures up.
Burger wants to get back to his feet but Mir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mir clinches up against the cage.
Burger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir postures up.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing Mir from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir gets to his feet. Burger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick by Burger misses
and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mir postures up.
Mir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burger's guard.
Mir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burger with a poor takedown
and Mir counters with a takedown into side control.
Burger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burger has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burger, up you get!
Burger has his takedown stuffed
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burger's guard.
Mir gets to his feet - Burger follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir closes the distance and clinches.
Burger lands a knee to the head.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Burger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Burger.
Mir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burger scores with a knee to the head.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger misses with a knee to the head.
Burger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burger looking to stall.
Burger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burger.
Burger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burger is trying to stall.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sam Burger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger manages to break the clinch.
Mir wants to clinch.
Burger misses with an uppercut
and Mir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burger's guard now.
Burger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burger, up you get!
Burger tries to keep at a distance but Mir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mir connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir stalling against the cage.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
Burger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely.
Burger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mir is keeping busy.
Burger with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Burger blocks with his arms.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burger can't get the takedown.
Burger wants to break free but Mir has control.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mir clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Mir.
Burger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
Mir leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
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.
Mir has Burger pushed against the cage.
Burger tries to land knees in the clinch but Mir avoids the damage to the body.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burger blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burger goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burger closes the distance but Mir moves to the side
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burger can do to turn this around?
Burger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burger is on top in guard.
Mir wants to stand up but Burger is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Burger's cut.
That's time! Mir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Burger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
Burger has his takedown stuffed
so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mir moves into the clinch.
Burger has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.
Burger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Burger.
Mir stalling in the clinch.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Burger.
Burger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burger goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mir closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Burger goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Burger fights it but they end up in guard.
Burger is working an open guard so Mir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burger, pushing him back against the cage.
Burger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burger has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burger tries to stall but Mir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mir blocks it with crossed arms.
Burger scores with a knee to the head.
Burger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burger landing knees to the head.
Mir prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mir is trying to stall.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burger has his takedown stuffed
and Mir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burger!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burger wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mir decides to stand and escape the position.
Burger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mir as Burger shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the cage.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but Mir blocks with his arms.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burger blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
Burger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mir's face.
Burger tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it.
Burger has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burger misses with a knee strike.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely.
Burger goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burger off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir won't allow Burger to sweep him here.
Burger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burger is on top in guard.
Mir is looking to stand up but Burger isn't so interested in that idea.
Burger drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Burger off! Burger jumps back into Mir's guard.
Burger stops Mir from standing up.
Sam Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burger fails with the takedown
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burger won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter O Flanigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter O Flanigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hard Knocks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocks slips a jab and a cross from O Flanigan.
Knocks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Flanigan throws a series of punches but Knocks moves out of range.
O Flanigan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Flanigan shoots for a double leg takedown but Knocks sprawls well. He's pushed O Flanigan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter O Flanigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Knocks misses.
O Flanigan throws a hook but Knocks blocks it.
Knocks misses with a combination
and O Flanigan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knocks wants to get back to his feet.
O Flanigan is looking to advance position but Knocks won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan is looking for a kimura here.
Knocks is looking to escape.
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.
O Flanigan trying to mount his opponent but Knocks defends it.
Knocks wants to get back to his feet.
O Flanigan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knocks defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
O Flanigan throws a combination. Knocks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Flanigan is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knocks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knocks feints and then cracks O Flanigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Flanigan down.
Knocks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Flanigan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Flanigan trying to control but Knocks is working from the bottom.
Knocks is looking to stand up but O Flanigan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocks is wriggling around but O Flanigan manages to pass to half guard.
O Flanigan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knocks is not content to let O Flanigan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter O Flanigan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knocks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Flanigan.
O Flanigan shoots in but no luck this time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knocks - that will leave a mark!
O Flanigan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knocks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Flanigan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knocks is trying to stand up here but O Flanigan is controlling him well.
O Flanigan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Flanigan stops Knocks from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Flanigan stops Knocks from getting back to his feet.
Knocks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
O Flanigan works his way into side control.
Knocks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knocks wants to get back to his feet but O Flanigan drags him back down.
Knocks trying to remain calm as O Flanigan controls from the top position.
O Flanigan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocks wants to get back to his feet but O Flanigan is dominant here and he's now got Knocks's back!
Knocks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as O Flanigan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
O Flanigan throwing strikes here but Knocks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
O Flanigan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knocks trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knocks taking shots to the head.
O Flanigan wants to control the pace but Knocks is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knocks squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter O Flanigan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knocks looks to land a combination but O Flanigan avoids it well.
O Flanigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Flanigan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knocks wants to get back to his feet.
O Flanigan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
O Flanigan throwing strikes here but Knocks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knocks really wants to buck O Flanigan off and get back to his feet.
O Flanigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Knocks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
O Flanigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Knocks really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Flanigan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
O Flanigan controlling from mount.
Knocks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knocks is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Flanigan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Flanigan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knocks because O Flanigan loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knocks is in a horrible position here. O Flanigan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter O Flanigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Flanigan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter O Flanigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by blue moon. Layne Staley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Power's chin.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power scores with a hook.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power shoots in and drives through. Staley sprawls well.
Staley digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Nice cross by Staley.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Staley gets caught flat footed, as Power shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Power trying to control but Staley is working from the bottom.
Staley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Power is working to get back to half guard.
Staley has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Power is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Layne Staley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Hang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hang has chosen Slayer - Raining Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Hang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Hang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hang misses with a wild combination.
Hang blocks a leg kick.
Hang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hang counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Butler!
Hang has control of Butler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Butler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Butler is desperately trying to improve his position but Hang has a good base and remains in mount.
Hang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Butler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Butler and Hang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Butler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Butler wants to control but Hang postures up.
Hang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Butler!
Butler wants to control but Hang is having none of it.
Hang lands a big elbow.
Hang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
Hang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Butler turns into him and now he's in Hang's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Butler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hang pulls down on the head and he's put Butler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Da Hang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between amir alltime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, amir alltime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
alltime throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
alltime scores with a one two! Watson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
alltime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from alltime.
alltime has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson manages to pull guard.
alltime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
alltime slips nicely into half guard.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
alltime trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alltime passes Watson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
alltime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
alltime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Watson is looking for a kimura but alltime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watson to get the leverage.
Watson looks gassed!
alltime looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Watson thows a huge punch but alltime dodges it nicely.
alltime wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
alltime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watson preventing the sweep.
alltime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson won't allow alltime to sweep him here.
alltime is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but alltime has wrist control.
alltime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
alltime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from alltime.
alltime is figuring out what he wants to do next.
alltime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
alltime wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
alltime tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
alltime is working hard here to advance position.
alltime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
alltime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
alltime scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
alltime changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but alltime manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and alltime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson avoids the head kick by alltime.
A left and a right from alltime both land. Nice combination.
Watson is rocked!
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and alltime counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can alltime finish him?
alltime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - alltime lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
alltime drops back looking for a leg! Watson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watson manages to kick alltime off! alltime jumps back into Watson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
Watson stands and throws alltime's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
alltime tries to improve position but can't.
Watson tries for a kimura but alltime is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Watson working the head with strikes.
alltime takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, alltime rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by alltime!
Watson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for alltime!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
amir alltime dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Watson throwing shots but alltime is blocking nicely.
alltime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
alltime is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson wants to pass to mount but alltime is defending the position.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
alltime is trying to get back to full guard.
alltime won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watson avoids the head kick by alltime.
Watson avoids the head kick by alltime.
alltime moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
alltime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
alltime misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alltime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
alltime misses with a low kick.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and alltime counters with a stiff right hand.
amir alltime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
alltime throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
alltime swinging wilding here.
alltime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
alltime fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with alltime but alltime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
alltime throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Watson scores a takedown into full mount!
alltime sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. alltime knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
alltime looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
alltime wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
alltime is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watson thows a huge punch but alltime dodges it nicely.
alltime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
alltime pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position.
alltime wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson pushing down on alltime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can alltime defend it? Watson steps over the head and cranks it - alltime is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Watson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Balls to the Wall. Valesquez has chosen "Hurt You" Chase and Status as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabricio Valesquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Zola clinches.
Zola lands an uppercut.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Valesquez's head.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Valesquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola stalling the fight.
Zola lands a right hand.
Zola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zola gets through Valesquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valesquez fails to pull guard.
Gianfranco Zola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Valesquez.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valesquez has Zola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valesquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola gets through Valesquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zola.
Valesquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zola lands a takedown into guard.
Zola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zola wants to get up but he can't break Valesquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zola thows a big elbow that misses.
Valesquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valesquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zola wants to control from the top but Valesquez keeps moving.
Zola tries to free his leg and advance position but Valesquez is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Valesquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Zola is trying to get back to full guard.
Valesquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valesquez.
Valesquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zola's head.
Zola is looking for a sweep. Valesquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valesquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valesquez's back!
Zola keeps control of the position as Valesquez tries to break free.
Valesquez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zola's guard. Nice work there by Valesquez.
Zola is trying to keep Valesquez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valesquez looks gassed!
Zola looking for a sweep. Not yet Zola, not yet.
Valesquez trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Zola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valesquez has picked Zola up and slammed him! Zola can't keep hold of the triangle and Valesquez manages to pass to side control!
Valesquez trying to control the position but Zola is working away.
Zola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valesquez trying to control the position but Zola is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Valesquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Zola which made him look bad.
Valesquez tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zola gets underhooks to prevent Valesquez's takedown attempt.
Zola lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez tries to pull guard but Zola won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Zola.
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Zola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valesquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zola works his way into full mount!
Zola moves to back control.
Valesquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zola struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zola is working for a rear naked choke. Valesquez is not defending it well and Zola has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Valesquez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Valesquez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gianfranco Zola!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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