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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Amazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Amazing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Amazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr white!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
white drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Amazing is trying to control the position but white postures up.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Amazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amazing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amazing looking to control.
Amazing keeping moving, preventing white from controlling successfully.
Amazing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
white showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amazing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
white fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
white drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amazing dives on top into guard.
white striking off his back but it's not causing Amazing any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
white is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amazing trying to control here.
white tries to pass to full mount but Amazing defends it.
white with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
white is thwarting Amazing's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazing gets back to full guard.
Amazing trying to keep a closed guard but white is proving a slippery customer.
white thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amazing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
white with a flurry of punches that miss.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Amazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amazing is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
white fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazing has his takedown stuffed
and white counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by white.
white lands a couple of digs.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Amazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
white looking to pass the guard.
white is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
white pushes down on Amazing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
white is taking a breather. Amazing says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
white is trying to control the action in half guard but Amazing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amazing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
white tries to free his leg and advance position but Amazing is retaining full guard.
Amazing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for white!
Amazing prevents white from getting the reversal.
Amazing lands with some strikes.
white working to try and regain half guard.
Amazing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amazing has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of white's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr white dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amazing shoots and misses
and white counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
white scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amazing keeping full guard, as white tries to pass.
white wants to control from the top but Amazing keeps moving.
white won't allow Amazing to sweep him here.
white looking to pass the guard.
white gets to his feet - Amazing follows without any prompting.
white tries for a takedown but Amazing circles away easily
and Amazing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in white's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
white keeping moving, preventing Amazing from controlling successfully.
white is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white wants to pass to mount but Amazing is defending the position.
white missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amazing is not content to let white control the position.
white passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amazing!
white landing strikes from the mount.
white pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazing defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from white.
white putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
white punishing his opponent with strikes.
white throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
white has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amazing tries to lock up and control but white gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amazing can't escape the position.
white scoring with strikes but Amazing is staying in there.
white lands a big elbow.
white wants to control the pace but Amazing is squirming around nicely.
Amazing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Amazing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
white has control of Amazing's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amazing regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amazing wants to control but white is having none of it.
white cracks Amazing with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amazing is rocked!
white has hold of Amazing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amazing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Amazing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
white scoring with strikes but Amazing is staying in there.
Amazing is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. white locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Amazing is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mr white!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Henry McCoy enters the cage!
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259 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enforcer.
Enforcer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer is looking to clinch but McCoy is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enforcer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Enforcer.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enforcer is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy decides to stand up.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from Enforcer.
Enforcer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
Enforcer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCoy.
It looks like Paul Enforcer has been cut.
McCoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enforcer is fending him off so far but McCoy persists. Nope, Enforcer circles away and we're back to standing.
Enforcer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Enforcer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCoy, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enforcer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCoy is avoiding damage well.
McCoy is trying to control Enforcer's posture but Enforcer avoids it.
McCoy prevents Enforcer from moving into mount.
McCoy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Enforcer swings around for an armbar but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Enforcer's guard.
McCoy content to stall in guard here.
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.
McCoy won't allow Enforcer to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enforcer is working hard here to advance position.
Enforcer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCoy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Enforcer.
Enforcer is trying to improve his position.
Enforcer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCoy controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control the action but Enforcer is working from the bottom.
Enforcer is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
Enforcer throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Enforcer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enforcer is fending him off so far but McCoy persists. Nope, Enforcer circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy looks gassed!
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.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Enforcer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enforcer off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enforcer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt - Enforcer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enforcer lands a jab to the head.
Enforcer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enforcer has his takedown stuffed
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enforcer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCoy to the mat! McCoy manages to get full guard.
Enforcer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry McCoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Enforcer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enforcer cracks the inside of McCoy's front leg.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enforcer is looking to chop away at McCoy's legs.
McCoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enforcer circles away.
Paul Enforcer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enforcer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enforcer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Enforcer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enforcer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enforcer works over McCoy's head and body with a nice combination.
Enforcer misses with a straight left.
Enforcer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Enforcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enforcer with a poor takedown
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
McCoy scores with a takedown into Enforcer's guard.
Enforcer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enforcer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Enforcer working for a guillotine from mount but McCoy is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns McCoy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Enforcer with a couple of short strikes.
McCoy is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Enforcer! McCoy is hurt baaadly! Enforcer is firing away with more strikes - McCoy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Enforcer!
Paul Enforcer retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony J was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony J!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - J looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukamachi shoots for a double leg takedown but J sprawls well. He's pushed Fukamachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi throws a push kick but J slaps the foot to one side.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
J shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
J is looking to take a break and control but Fukamachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
J content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
J wants to pass to mount but Fukamachi is defending the position.
J takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi wants to improve his position but J is controlling well.
Fukamachi is working hard here to advance position.
J perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fukamachi moves into full guard.
J is stalling in the full guard.
Fukamachi trying to keep a closed guard but J is proving a slippery customer.
Fukamachi keeping moving, preventing J from controlling successfully.
Fukamachi looking for a triangle here. J is fighting it but it looks tight! Fukamachi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, J is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sho Fukamachi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soto Makikomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Makikomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bam Bang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang throws a head kick but Makikomi moves out of range.
Makikomi throws a shot to the body.
Bam Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Makikomi throws a shot to the body.
Makikomi throws a head kick that misses.
Makikomi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makikomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makikomi. Makikomi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Makikomi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makikomi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makikomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makikomi with a nice head shot there.
Makikomi trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makikomi thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makikomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makikomi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Makikomi from controlling successfully.
Bang is looking to stand up but Makikomi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makikomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makikomi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang lands a high kick to the side of Makikomi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Bang dives into guard, looking to finish.
Makikomi is rocked!
It looks like Soto Makikomi has been cut.
Bang looks gassed!
Makikomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Makikomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang wants to get up but he can't break Makikomi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bang won't allow Makikomi to sweep him here.
Bang wanted to stand there but Makikomi had control of the position.
Makikomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makikomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Makikomi, not yet.
Bang wanted to stand there but Makikomi had control of the position.
Bang won't allow Makikomi to get back to his feet.
Bang gets to his feet - Makikomi follows without any prompting.
Makikomi avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Makikomi moves out of range easily.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makikomi blocks a head kick by Bang.
Bang throws a head kick but Makikomi moves out of range.
Makikomi throws a leg kick but Bang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makikomi throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makikomi avoids the head kick by Bang.
Makikomi misses with a double jab.
Makikomi misses with a body kick.
Makikomi misses with a body shot.
Bam Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makikomi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makikomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Makikomi shoots in and bounces Bang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makikomi stands up and waves to Bang to follow him.
Makikomi shoots in and bounces Bang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makikomi working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makikomi stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Makikomi stands up and beckons Bang to his feet.
Makikomi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bang.
Makikomi feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Makikomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makikomi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makikomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makikomi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makikomi.
Bang wants to stand but Makikomi is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bang throws a lazy head kick
so Makikomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makikomi is controlling him.
Makikomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Makikomi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Makikomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makikomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makikomi won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
Makikomi stands up from Bang's guard - Makikomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soto Makikomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soto Makikomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makikomi scores with a jab to the body.
Bang throws a lazy head kick
and Makikomi counters with a takedown into side control.
Bang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Makikomi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Makikomi landing strikes.
Bang is trying to get back to his feet.
Makikomi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bang taking a bit of punishment here - Makikomi scoring with strikes.
Bang is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bang throws a head kick but Makikomi moves out of range.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Makikomi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Makikomi counters by moving into the clinch.
Makikomi breaks the clinch.
Makikomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makikomi postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Makikomi pushing down on Bang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makikomi stops Bang from getting back to his feet.
Makikomi 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.
Bang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bang wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makikomi connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Makikomi throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
Bang is trying to stand up here but Makikomi is controlling him well.
Soto Makikomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makikomi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bang to stand up.
Makikomi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makikomi swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Makikomi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Makikomi throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi misses with a double jab.
Bang avoids the body shot from Makikomi.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Makikomi rushes Bang and presses him up against the cage.
Makikomi jumps into guard, dragging Bang to the mat.
Bang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makikomi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makikomi has his feet on Bang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Makikomi throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Makikomi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bang's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Makikomi.
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!
Makikomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bang's calf.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makikomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makikomi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makikomi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bang pushes Makikomi off and gets back to his feet.
Makikomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Makikomi avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makikomi.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang avoids the head kick by Makikomi.
Makikomi lands with a slapping head kick.
Makikomi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makikomi lands in his opponent's guard.
Makikomi won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
Makikomi stands up from Bang's guard - Makikomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bang throws a head kick but Makikomi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and Makikomi counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Makikomi moves out of range easily.
Makikomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Danga de danga de dang - Makikomi scores with a four punch combination!
Makikomi misses with a few strikes there.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and Makikomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makikomi.
Bang is looking to stand up but Makikomi isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makikomi with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makikomi working some strikes from top position.
Makikomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soto Makikomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soto Makikomi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Makikomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Makikomi moves out of range easily.
Makikomi misses with a head kick.
Makikomi throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Makikomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bang blocks a head kick by Makikomi.
Makikomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Makikomi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Makikomi.
Makikomi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makikomi throws a head kick that Bang semi-blocks.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Makikomi lands a head kick. Bang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bang throws a head kick that misses
and Makikomi counters with a takedown into side control.
Bang tries to escape but Makikomi is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makikomi working the ground and pound but Bang is defending the strikes.
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makikomi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is trying to get back to his feet.
Makikomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Makikomi cracks Bang with a big elbow.
Bang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Makikomi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Makikomi gets a takedown into half guard.
Bang pushes Makikomi off looking to stand but Makikomi dives back in and keeps control.
Makikomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makikomi working Bang over with strikes.
Makikomi prevents Bang from standing back up.
Makikomi working the head and body with strikes.
Bang is looking to escape.
Makikomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Makikomi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Makikomi both land. Nice combination.
Makikomi is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Makikomi thows a body kick. Bang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makikomi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makikomi - that will leave a mark!
Makikomi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makikomi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makikomi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makikomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bang defending well though.
Makikomi working Bang over with strikes.
Bang tries to kick Makikomi off but Makikomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makikomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makikomi stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Makikomi counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makikomi. That's going to slow Bang down.
Makikomi throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makikomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makikomi gets the takedown into side control.
Bang is trying to get back to his feet.
Makikomi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bang is pushing Makikomi's head away, looking to escape. Makikomi manages to hold on to the position though.
Makikomi landing a few strikes.
Makikomi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Makikomi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makikomi with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and Makikomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makikomi stands up and beckons Bang to join him on the feet.
Bang throws a lazy head kick
and Makikomi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makikomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
Bang is trying to stand up here but Makikomi is controlling him well.
Makikomi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makikomi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bam Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makikomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soto Makikomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makikomi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!
Soto Makikomi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Burling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladde Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burling comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Aces High. Hais has chosen Akashi by Zone as his entrance music. Nigel Burling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Burling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladde Hais!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hais. No joy for Burling on that attempt.
No luck for Burling with that takedown attempt.
Hais tries for a takedown but Burling circles away easily
and Burling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hais wants to get back to full guard.
Hais moves into full guard.
Burling wants to stand but Hais has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burling is one step ahead there.
Hais looking for a guillotine here but Burling defends easily.
Burling postures up in Hais's guard and throws a big left but Hais blocks it.
Hais lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burling!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais 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.
Hais prevents Burling from getting the reversal.
Hais working the ground and pound effectively.
Burling defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hais.
Burling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hais avoids the attempt from Burling to control.
Hais wants to control the pace but Burling is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burling is staying active underneath Hais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Hais blocks the strikes from Burling.
Hais is looking to advance position but Burling won't allow it.
Burling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burling tries to get out of the position.
Hais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burling keeps working.
Burling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hais looks gassed!
Burling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burling thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burling wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hais manages to pass to side control.
Hais is tying to control. Burling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hais is thwarting Burling's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Hais.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burling keeping moving, preventing Hais from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hais is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hais trying to control the position from guard on top but Burling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burling 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.
Hais looking to pass the guard.
Burling thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hais tries to free his leg and advance position but Burling is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Burling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burling gets to his feet. Hais looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Burling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hais shoots in and bounces Burling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hais trying to control but Burling is working from the bottom.
Burling is striking but Hais is not phased and passes to half guard.
Burling works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais wants to control from the top but Burling keeps moving.
Hais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burling shoots in for a takedown but Hais shows good takedown defense.
Hais closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burling counters with a takedown into side control.
Burling working the ground and pound.
Hais is looking to regain half guard here but Burling keeps moving and retains side control.
Burling looks up at the clock and then as Hais takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burling smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hais tries to control but Burling manages to take his back.
Burling loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hais hold on?
Hais is rocked!
Hais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hais is still in real trouble! Can Burling finish him?
Burling is loading up with his shots from the back and Hais is in big trouble! Hais taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nigel Burling!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Kuusivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Akamoah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusivaara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, O Fortuna. Akamoah has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antero Kuusivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Akamoah!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusivaara staying out of range there.
Akamoah misses with a straight right.
Kuusivaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akamoah.
Kuusivaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Akamoah throws a hook but Kuusivaara blocks it.
Akamoah throws a hook but Kuusivaara avoids it easily.
Kuusivaara 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.
Kuusivaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamoah is retaining full guard.
Kuusivaara is working hard here to advance position.
Kuusivaarais looking to pass into half guard but Akamoah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Akamoah is in guard.
Kuusivaara looking to control but Akamoah passes into half guard.
Kuusivaara wants to get back to full guard but Akamoah has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusivaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuusivaara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuusivaara tries to get out of the position.
Kuusivaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuusivaara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuusivaara tries to improve his position but instead Akamoah has taken his back!
Kuusivaara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akamoah's guard. Nice work there by Kuusivaara.
Akamoah is working an open guard so Kuusivaara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Akamoah throws a big shot that misses.
Akamoah misses with a looping right.
Akamoah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akamoah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuusivaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabriel Akamoah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusivaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akamoah throws out a loose jab but Kuusivaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuusivaara staying out of range there.
Akamoah throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuusivaara.
The fighters circling - Akamoah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuusivaara with a jab.
Kuusivaara throws a nice head kick!
Akamoah looks to land a right hand but Kuusivaara moved out of range.
Kuusivaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akamoah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusivaara.
Kuusivaara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuusivaara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuusivaara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusivaara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuusivaara looking to finish with strikes here!
Kuusivaara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamoah has worked his arm free - good work by Akamoah!
Akamoah manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Kuusivaara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuusivaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamoah keeps working.
Kuusivaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akamoah defending well though.
Kuusivaara is trying to control the action in half guard but Akamoah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuusivaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuusivaara thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Akamoah to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kuusivaara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akamoah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuusivaara.
Kuusivaara slips a jab from Akamoah.
Akamoah throws a shot from downtown. Kuusivaara moves away and avoids it.
Kuusivaara moves away from the strike by Akamoah.
Akamoah throws a looping overhand right but Kuusivaara ducks down to avoid it.
Kuusivaara shoots in and drives through. Akamoah sprawls well.
Kuusivaara clinches up with Akamoah and pushes him back against the cage.
Akamoah wants to break free but Kuusivaara has control.
Akamoah is trying to break the clinch but Kuusivaara has him pressed against the cage.
Akamoah is trying to break the clinch but Kuusivaara has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusivaara breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusivaara shoots in and drives through. Akamoah sprawls well.
Kuusivaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Akamoah tries to sprawl out of it but Kuusivaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akamoah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Kuusivaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusivaara gets a clinch.
Akamoah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamoah wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuusivaara won't allow it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kuusivaara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akamoah is trying to break the clinch but Kuusivaara has him pressed against the cage.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
Kuusivaara breaks the clinch.
Kuusivaara has closed the distance and engaged Akamoah in a clinch.
The referee calls for Kuusivaara to work.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
Kuusivaara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuusivaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akamoah throws a lazy right hand but Kuusivaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akamoah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusivaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akamoah.
Akamoah slow jab from Kuusivaara misses its intended target.
Akamoah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akamoah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Antero Kuusivaara has been cut.
Kuusivaara defending well as Akamoah loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuusivaara.
Kuusivaara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akamoah.
Kuusivaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akamoah.
Kuusivaara has closed the distance and engaged Akamoah in a clinch.
Kuusivaara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuusivaara is leaning against Akamoah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
Akamoah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuusivaara taking a breather.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
Akamoah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuusivaara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusivaara looking for a takedown.
Kuusivaara keeps control of Akamoah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuusivaara keeps control of Akamoah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuusivaara has hold of one of Akamoah's legs. Akamoah is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuusivaara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kuusivaara stands up from Akamoah's guard - Kuusivaara perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuusivaara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuusivaara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusivaara lands a big shot there that rocks Akamoah but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuusivaara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamoah has worked his arm free - good work by Akamoah!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuusivaara taking a break here but Akamoah is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusivaara looking for a submission but Akamoah manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kuusivaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kuusivaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Kuusivaara's cut.
That's time! Kuusivaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Akamoah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusivaara.
A big right from Akamoah misses.
Akamoah misses with a straight left.
Akamoah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akamoah throws a hook but Kuusivaara avoids it easily.
Akamoah misses with a straight left.
Kuusivaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akamoah.
Kuusivaara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akamoah misses with a straight left.
Akamoah throws a hook but Kuusivaara avoids it easily.
A big right from Akamoah misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamoah misses with a hook.
Akamoah throws a hook but Kuusivaara avoids it easily.
Kuusivaara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuusivaara leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamoah is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuusivaara has double underhooks.
Akamoah has had enough of the clinch but Kuusivaara keeps him there for the moment.
Kuusivaara stalling in the clinch.
Kuusivaara breaks from the clinch.
Akamoah looks to land a left hand but Kuusivaara moved out of range nicely.
Kuusivaara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuusivaara is rocked!
Akamoah fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kuusivaara out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel Akamoah!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Weiland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smasher comes to the cage accompanied by Murder ink ruff ryderz remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ground Smasher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Weiland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weiland wants to stand up but Smasher is controlling him.
Smasher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weiland trying to keep a closed guard but Smasher is proving a slippery customer.
Smasher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smasher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smasher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weiland's guard.
Weiland lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Weiland is looking to stand up but Smasher isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smasher misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weiland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smasher off and has taken his back!
Smasher is breathing heavily.
Weiland lands punches and elbows.
Smasher has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Weiland.
Smasher is really stuck here.
Smasher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Weiland.
Weiland is controlling the position but Smasher somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Smasher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiland is looking to take a break and control but Smasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weiland lands a lovely overhand right.
Weiland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smasher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weiland finds it's way round the side to connect with Smasher's head.
Smasher dodges the punch combination from Weiland.
Weiland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weiland is pressing down on Smasher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smasher is holding on for now.
It looks like Weiland is going to stand back up.
Smasher wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smasher taking some punishment here, with Weiland in his half guard.
Weiland is trying to control the action in half guard but Smasher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smasher is looking to improve his position.
Weiland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smasher.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weiland gets a clinch.
Weiland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weiland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smasher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weiland prevents Smasher from breaking the clinch.
Weiland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Weiland does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weiland throws a push kick but Smasher slaps the foot to one side.
Weiland tries to clinch there but Smasher circles away.
Weiland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weiland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smasher keeping moving, preventing Weiland from controlling successfully.
Smasher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiland is one step ahead there.
Smasher is working hard here to advance position.
Smasher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smasher not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Weiland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smasher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smasher prevents Weiland from improving his position.
Weiland kicks Smasher off and gets back to his feet.
Weiland looks to land a combination but Smasher avoids it well.
Weiland shoots and misses
and Smasher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weiland's guard.
Weiland keeping moving, preventing Smasher from controlling successfully.
Weiland keeping full guard, as Smasher tries to pass.
Weiland controls Smasher momentarily but Smasher frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smasher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weiland is working away from the top position though.
Weiland wants to free his trapped foot but Smasher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smasher is looking to escape.
Weiland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smasher won't allow Weiland to pass to mount.
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.
Smasher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weiland is working away from the top position though.
Weiland wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Smasher uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smasher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smasher stands up.
Smasher tries for a takedown but Weiland circles away easily
and Weiland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiland looks to clinch
and Smasher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weiland!
Weiland looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smasher is trying to stick to Weiland's back but Weiland is turning into Smasher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smasher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Weiland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weiland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weiland gets to his feet - Smasher follows without any prompting.
Smasher looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiland is just out of range.
Smasher scores a takedown into full mount!
Weiland is in a horrible position here. Smasher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weiland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smasher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiland working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smasher.
Smasher avoids the attempt from Weiland to control.
Weiland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smasher controlling the pace for now.
Weiland is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Smasher 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!
Smasher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weiland counters with a two punch combo.
Weiland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smasher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smasher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smasher lands in his opponent's guard.
Weiland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smasher won't allow Weiland to get back to his feet.
Smasher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weiland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smasher manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiland works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smasher wants to pass the guard but Weiland is keeping the position.
Weiland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weiland is working an open guard so Smasher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smasher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Weiland!
Weiland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smasher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weiland wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiland tries to roll but Smasher sticks to his back.
Weiland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smasher punishes Weiland with strikes from the back mount.
Smasher has good solid back control here.
Smasher loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Weiland hold on?
Weiland is trying to break free.
Smasher is looking for the choke from the back position but Weiland is controlling his hands well.
Weiland tries to break free.
Smasher lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Weiland.
Weiland controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smasher is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Weiland tries to roll but Smasher sticks to his back.
Ground Smasher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weiland staying busy and making it hard for Smasher to control.
Smasher biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Smasher go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smasher is looking for the choke from the back position but Weiland is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smasher struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smasher is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Weiland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smasher is trying to stick to Weiland's back but Weiland is turning into Smasher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smasher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Weiland.
Smasher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Weiland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smasher avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Weiland misses.
Smasher moves in looking to clinch but Weiland pushes him off.
Smasher tries for a takedown but Weiland circles away easily
and Weiland counters with a series of strikes. Smasher will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Smasher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smasher 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ground Smasher!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Ground Smasher!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Ground Smasher!
Ground Smasher wins by unanimous decision!
Ground Smasher is the new middleweight champion!
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