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CFL 17 Bantam Weight Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shelton Lane's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shelton Lane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Lane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control but Lane is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Lane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva 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 two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lane has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Lane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lane manages to pull guard.
Lane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Lane is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lane pushes his legs off easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Lane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lane wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Lane won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shelton Lane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lane misses with a takedown
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Lane wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Lane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Lane passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Lane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Lane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Lane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to sweep here but Lane controlling him for the moment.
Lane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Lane has moved into half guard.
Lane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lane thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lane wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Lane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Lane's body position as best he can.
Lane lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Lane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lane tries to clinch but Silva moves away
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is fighting to break Lane's control of his arms but Lane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Lane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lane looking to control.
Lane is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Lane looking to control.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lane dives on top into guard.
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.
Lane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lane controls the pace.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sean Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pulls Lane in close to prevent any damage.
Silva keeping full guard, as Lane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lane!
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
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 Sean Silva.
Well Lane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Lane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone - Godsmack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Byron Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Moore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moore is rocked!
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Sanders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanders postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moore badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sanders around the waist but Sanders pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sanders is the winner by TKO! Sanders jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter O Flanigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Spiderman theme. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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193 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter O Flanigan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Flanigan blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Flanigan moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick lands from Parker that sends O Flanigan to the canvas. O Flanigan tries to scramble back to his feet but Parker brings him back down into side control.
O Flanigan misses with an elbow from the bottom.
O Flanigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Flanigan struggling a bit here.
Parker wants to stand but O Flanigan is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Flanigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker tries to score with some ground and pound. O Flanigan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
O Flanigan scores a takedown into full mount!
Parker is squirming around, avoiding O Flanigan's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parker looks a forlorn figure.
O Flanigan with the ground and pound from mount.
Parker throwing hammer fists to the chest of O Flanigan. What's that going to do exactly?
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Flanigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
O Flanigan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Flanigan looks gassed!
Parker stands up from O Flanigan's guard - Parker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan moves out of range of the body kick.
O Flanigan misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker throws a head kick but O Flanigan moves out of range.
O Flanigan shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Flanigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Parker is looking to stand up but O Flanigan isn't so interested in that idea.
O Flanigan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Parker gets back to half guard.
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
O Flanigan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
O Flanigan won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
O Flanigan stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
O Flanigan tries to lock up and control but Parker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Flanigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker looking to finish with strikes here!
Parker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns O Flanigan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Parker throws some wild stikes that O Flanigan manages to avoid easily.
Parker lands a nice shot to the head.
Parker scoring with strikes but O Flanigan is staying in there.
O Flanigan is rocked!
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!
Parker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O Flanigan tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
O Flanigan regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Flanigan wants to get back to full guard.
O Flanigan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Flanigan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parker connects with a vicious head kick that knocks O Flanigan to the floor! Parker dives in looking for the finish!
O Flanigan is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Parker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
O Flanigan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
O Flanigan manages to get to full guard.
O Flanigan seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker wanted to stand there but O Flanigan had control of the position.
Parker is working O Flanigan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
O Flanigan controls Parker momentarily but Parker frees himself.
Parker tries to stand but O Flanigan is controlling from the bottom.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Flanigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Flanigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
O Flanigan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Flanigan showed some decent athleticism there.
Parker is trying to stand back up but O Flanigan is controlling him
Parker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Parker tries to roll over but O Flanigan keeps him under control.
O Flanigan is looking for a kimura here.
O Flanigan moves into full mount! Parker won't be happy about that!
Parker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing hammer fists to the chest of O Flanigan. What's that going to do exactly?
Parker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
O Flanigan unloading with bombs!
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Walter O Flanigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Flanigan looking to secure an arm triangle but Parker defends it well.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
O Flanigan tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Parker is looking to improve his position but O Flanigan isn't that keen on the idea.
O Flanigan has control of Parker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Parker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Parker is in real trouble.
O Flanigan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Parker to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
O Flanigan has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Parker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
O Flanigan cracks Parker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Flanigan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Parker to take his back!
O Flanigan keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
O Flanigan has got one arm under Parker's chin. This could be trouble... Parker trying to control the other hand but O Flanigan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Parker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter O Flanigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Mederios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Vondopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mederios comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace by The Dropkick Murphys. Robbie Mederios had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Mederios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy Vondopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mederios scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ziggy Vondopoulos has been cut.
Mederios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mederios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mederios loads up on a big right hand but Vondopoulos slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vondopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mederios.
Vondopoulos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Mederios is looking for a sweep. Vondopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Vondopoulos.
Mederios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vondopoulos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mederios's thigh. Mederios counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vondopoulos wants to control from the top but Mederios keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mederios manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vondopoulos tries to lock up and control but Mederios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vondopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Mederios has a good base and remains in mount.
Mederios looking to finish Vondopoulos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vondopoulos!
Vondopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Mederios has a good base and remains in mount.
Vondopoulos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mederios is trying to control here but Vondopoulos has managed to regain half guard.
Mederios wants to stand up but Vondopoulos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mederios slows the pace down in half guard.
Mederios wants to stand up but Vondopoulos is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vondopoulos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Mederios is proving a slippery customer.
Vondopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vondopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mederios wants to control from the top but Vondopoulos keeps moving.
Mederios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vondopoulos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vondopoulos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
Mederios stays in close to Vondopoulos's body and controls the position.
Mederios is breathing heavily.
Mederios trying to control the position from guard on top but Vondopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vondopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mederios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vondopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vondopoulos drives through and clinches with Mederios against the cage.
Mederios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mederios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vondopoulos with a knee to the head.
Vondopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Mederios scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vondopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Vondopoulos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vondopoulos misses with a knee strike.
Mederios is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mederios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vondopoulos lunges at Mederios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mederios's hand.
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 Robbie Mederios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Vondopoulos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vondopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mederios is pressed up against the cage. Vondopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mederios down to the mat. Mederios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vondopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mederios lands with a cross.
Mederios lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vondopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mederios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mederios misses with a double jab.
Vondopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mederios avoids the head kick by Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Mederios circles away.
Vondopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vondopoulos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mederios blocks it with crossed arms.
Vondopoulos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mederios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mederios is trying to maintain a safe position but Vondopoulos gets an underhook and turns Mederios into the cage.
Vondopoulos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mederios has had enough of the clinch but Vondopoulos keeps him there for the moment.
Vondopoulos pulls guard successfully.
Mederios is fighting to break Vondopoulos's control of his arms but Vondopoulos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vondopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondopoulos has his hands on Mederios's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Vondopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vondopoulos controls Mederios momentarily but Mederios frees himself.
Vondopoulos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mederios doesn't defend quickly enough and Vondopoulos has managed to lock this one up! Can Mederios escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vondopoulos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ziggy Vondopoulos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Reznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is m.o.v.e - BREAK IN2 THE NITE. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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18
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Reznar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reznar's waist but Reznar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reznar as he avoids it easily.
Reznar connects with the punch.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Reznar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey is rocked!
Reznar connects with a body shot.
Reznar throws a combination. Bailey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Reznar finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznar works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Bailey looks gassed!
Reznar lands a nice shot to the body.
Reznar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Reznar drops Bailey with a naaaaasty hook - Bailey is in real trouble here! Reznar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Reznar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21
156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczevnikov shoots in for a double leg but Juutilainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juutilainen throws a series of punches but Szczevnikov moves out of range.
Szczevnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juutilainen circles away.
Juutilainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczevnikov sprawls well initially but Juutilainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szczevnikov actively working from the bottom here.
Juutilainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szczevnikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen trying to control from half guard but Szczevnikov is working away.
Szczevnikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Szczevnikov keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Szczevnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juutilainen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Szczevnikov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Juutilainen is looking to defend but Szczevnikov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Juutilainen! Szczevnikov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Juutilainen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Szczevnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layne Staley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valentino Rosso's chin.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Rosso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Layne Staley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosso.
Rosso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Staley dips to his left and cracks Rosso with an uppercut!
Rosso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Staley.
Rosso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Staley.
Staley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosso swings for the body but Staley moves out of range.
Staley moves out of range as Rosso throws a body kick.
Rosso throws a head kick that misses.
Staley looks to land a combination but Rosso avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Staley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosso is just out of range.
Staley blocks a head kick by Rosso.
Some wild striking there from Rosso.
Rosso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Staley throws a right and a left that Rosso avoids nicely.
Staley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rosso throws a sloppy head kick and Staley moves out of range easily.
Staley wants to clinch.
Staley avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Staley.
Staley missing with a left hand there. Rosso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosso throws a body kick that misses.
Staley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rosso counters with a good low kick that Staley was not able to check.
Rosso dodges the punch combination from Staley.
Rosso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Staley to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Staley takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosso loads up on a big right hand but Staley slips the punch.
Rosso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Staley manages to avoid it.
Staley 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.
Rosso is breathing heavily.
Staley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Staley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Staley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosso.
Staley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rosso is rocked!
Staley misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Rosso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Staley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Staley closes the distance and clinches.
Rosso wants to get back to striking at distance but Staley won't allow it.
Rosso is trying to break the clinch but Staley has him pressed against the cage.
Rosso seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staley has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staley.
Rosso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staley has him pressed against the cage.
Staley keeps control of Rosso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Staley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossos head.
Rosso letting Staley take a breather here.
Staley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosso backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosso backwards.
Rosso can't break the clinch.
Rosso is looking to break free of the clinch but Staley has double underhooks.
Staley keeps control of Rosso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosso letting Staley take a breather here.
Rosso has had enough of the clinch but Staley keeps him there for the moment.
Staley lands a right hand.
Staley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosso or not.
Staley scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Staley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Staley lands a shoulder strike.
Staley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Staley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rosso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Staley stalling.
Rosso wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Staley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosso breaks the clinch.
Staley scores with a jab to the head.
Staley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staley lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Staley missing with a left hand there. Rosso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Staley looks to land a combination but Rosso avoids it well.
Rosso thows a body shot but no joy.
Staley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Rosso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Staley with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rosso moves away from the strike by Staley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosso.
Rosso misses with a straight right.
Staley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino Rosso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Staley lands.
Rosso throws the left hand but Staley avoids the punch easily.
Staley lands with a right that hurts Rosso. Rosso looks to clinch but Staley throws a short knee that drops Rosso. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Layne Staley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nicolas moya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (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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19
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, nicolas moya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
moya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
moya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
moya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taalasmaa clinches up with moya and pushes him back against the cage.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taalasmaa with a knee to the head.
moya looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
moya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taalasmaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nicolas moya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa scores with a knee to the head.
moya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taalasmaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
moya takes a knee right on the jaw!
moya is rocked!
Taalasmaa connects with a knee to the head.
Oh moya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
moya tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
moya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taalasmaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
moya seems to have got his legs back now.
moya is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to moya's face.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
moya tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually moya drops back down to his feet.
Taalasmaa with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to moya's face.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
moya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taalasmaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
moya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taalasmaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to moya's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
moya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taalasmaa has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles moya - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Taalasmaa, and another! moya is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Kahn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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22
140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis scores with a takedown into Kahn's guard.
Kahn working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Kahn trying to control the position.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kahn looks to move to half guard but instead Davis has passed into mount! Damn!
Kahn tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Davis working for a submission but Kahn is keeping him at bay.
Davis wants to control the pace but Kahn is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kahn wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis wants to finish this one by submission but Kahn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davis.
Kahn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kahn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Kahn pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Kahn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahn looking for submissions off his back.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Kahn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kahn slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kahn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis working for a triangle but Kahn defends it easily.
Kahn won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis trying to strike off his back.
Davis keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
Davis looking to control.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahn is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Kahn jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Kahn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis advances position into side control!
Kahn is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Davis tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Kahn regains half guard.
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 Mickey Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Kahn.
Kahn 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.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahn's guard.
Davis wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
Davis is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kahn as he works his way to full guard.
Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn looking to control.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Kahn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davis is tying to control. Kahn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kahn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Samir Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
Kahn is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickey Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kahn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is pressing down on Kahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahn is holding on for now.
Kahn trying to control here.
Kahn is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis won't allow Kahn to sweep him here.
Kahn tries to strike from the bottom.
Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Kahn lands strikes from half guard.
Kahn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis controls Kahn momentarily but Kahn frees himself.
Kahn preventing the sweep.
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kahn has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kahn won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Davis trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Kahn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahn is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis passes Kahn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kahn tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis trying to control from half guard but Kahn is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Davis passes into side control!
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!
Kahn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Davis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahn has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis tries a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
Mickey Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn fails with the takedown.
Davis tries for a takedown but Kahn circles away easily
and Kahn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Kahn stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahn manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis is in close to Kahn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
Kahn is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Kahn working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Kahn 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.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Kahn is keeping the position.
Kahn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samir Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis passes Kahn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis stalling.
Kahn is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kahn looking to control.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looking to control.
Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Davis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kahn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Davis's back instead.
Kahn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Davis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Davis for a finish.
Kahn scores with punches from the back.
Davis tries to roll but Kahn sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Kahn working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Davis is doing well to defend. Kahn seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Davis is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samir Kahn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Balls to the Wall. Groenhud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola has Groenhud up against the cage in a clinch.
Groenhud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of stalling here from Zola.
Groenhud looking to slow down the pace here.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Zola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Groenhud.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Groenhud is trying to break the clinch but Zola has him pressed against the cage.
Groenhud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groenhud throws a head kick but Zola moves out of range.
Zola tries to clinch but Groenhud is having none of it.
Zola clinches up against the cage.
Groenhud is trying to break free.
Groenhud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Groenhud throws an elbow that misses.
Groenhud prevents the takedown attempt.
The is referee keeping an eye on Zola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Groenhud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Groenhud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zola lands with a straight right. Groenhud didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud gets caught flat footed, as Zola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groenhud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenhud is trying to keep Zola in close.
Groenhud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Groenhud trying to control the position.
Zola advances position into side control!
Zola tries to advance to mount but Groenhud denies him.
Groenhud tries to escape but Zola is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud is trying to get back to half guard.
Zola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Groenhud!
Zola tries to control but Groenhud wriggling away.
Groenhud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Groenhud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola trying to control but Groenhud is having none of it.
Groenhud is trying to escape the mount.
Groenhud looks gassed!
Zola thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zola looking to control but Groenhud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Groenhud is working to get back to half guard.
Zola moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Groenhud has worked his arm free - good work by Groenhud!
Groenhud is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zola swings around for an armbar but Groenhud sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zola's guard.
Zola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Groenhud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zola's guard.
Zola is looking to improve his position.
Groenhud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zola won't allow Groenhud to pass to mount.
Groenhud prevents Zola from improving his position.
Zola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zola.
Groenhud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zola is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianfranco Zola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zola scores with a body shot.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groenhud throws a head kick that Zola semi-blocks.
Groenhud misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Groenhud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianfranco Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Groenhud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Groenhud clobbers Zola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Groenhud throws a right hand that misses
and Zola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenhud is pulling down on Zola's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud wants to control but Zola passes easily into half guard.
Zola is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Groenhud tries to reverse the position but Zola maintains control.
Zola jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Groenhud manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zola tries for a kimura but Groenhud is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to control but Groenhud is keeping him busy.
Zola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Zola crashes against the mat.
Zola has hold of Groenhud's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Groenhud seems comfortable defending it but Zola has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Groenhud is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Groenhud is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zola couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianfranco Zola!
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