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Cage Legends 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukka Multa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ram!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Multa shoots in for a takedown but ram shows good takedown defense.
Multa gets caught flat footed, as ram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ram drops back, looking for a kneebar! Multa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Multa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Multa!
ram is trying to work for a sweep but Multa has mounted him!
ram slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
ram looking for submissions off his back.
Multa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ram wants to improve his position but Multa is controlling well.
Multa trying to mount his opponent but ram defends it.
Multa is looking for a kimura but ram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Multa to get the leverage.
Multa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
ram is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Multa pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ram is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Multa pulls his head out easily.
Multa working ram over with strikes.
Multa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Multa passes the guard and advances to mount!
ram is in all sorts of trouble here.
ram in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Multa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Multa working for a guillotine from mount but ram is in no mood to give up.
Multa 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.
ram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Multa lands a big shot there that rocks ram but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Multa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Multa landing shots from mount.
ram is rocked!
Multa drops a big elbow. That's hurt ram! More shots from Multa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukka Multa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dylan sallustio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, dylan sallustio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from sallustio.
An inside leg kick lands from sallustio.
mustard shoots for a takedown but sallustio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mustard tries for a takedown but sallustio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mustard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mustard closes this distance looking for a takedown but sallustio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sallustio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like mr mustard has been cut.
mustard shoots for a double leg takedown but sallustio sprawls well. He's pushed mustard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
mustard shoots in and drives through. sallustio sprawls well.
sallustio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and sallustio duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sallustio has his takedown stuffed
and mustard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for sallustio!
mustard is breathing heavily.
sallustio is working to get back to half guard.
sallustio is squirming around, avoiding mustard's attempts to control the action.
sallustio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
mustard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
mustard dominating with strikes here.
sallustio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
sallustio preventing the sweep.
sallustio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
sallustio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mustard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mustard has a closed guard, preventing sallustio from standing up.
mustard wants to sweep here but sallustio controlling him for the moment.
mustard has control of sallustio's left arm, preventing sallustio from doing any damage.
mustard wants to sweep but no luck.
mustard looking for a guillotine here but sallustio defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sallustio trying to control the position from guard on top but mustard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
sallustio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
sallustio tries to stand but mustard is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard looking for a sweep. Not yet mustard, not yet.
mustard is trying to keep sallustio in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
sallustio is working mustard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
mustard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. sallustio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
sallustio won't allow mustard to sweep him here.
sallustio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
sallustio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mustard is keeping the position for now.
mustard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
sallustio scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
sallustio stopping the sweep attempt from mustard.
sallustio postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mustard is on top in guard.
sallustio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mustard stops sallustio from standing up.
mustard trying to control the position from guard on top but sallustio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but sallustio is retaining full guard.
sallustio has momentary wrist control but mustard slips an elbow through the middle.
mustard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
mustard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
mustard stands and steps away. sallustio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 mr mustard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on mr mustard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
mustard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from sallustio.
sallustio tries to bum rush mustard with a series of wild strikes but mustard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
mustard tries to clinch up.
sallustio throws a nice looking combination but mustard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sallustio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from mustard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sallustio scores with a one two! mustard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mustard has his takedown stuffed
and sallustio counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sallustio lands a lovely overhand right.
mustard misses with a takedown attempt
and sallustio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
mustard tries for a takedown but sallustio circles away easily
and sallustio counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
sallustio scoring well with a low kick there.
sallustio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
sallustio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sallustio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mustard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
mustard has control of sallustio's left arm, preventing sallustio from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sallustio is looking to stand up but mustard won't let him.
sallustio throws a strike but mustard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
sallustio trying to control the position.
mustard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and mustard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
sallustio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
mustard wants to control from the top but sallustio keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mustard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard wants to control but sallustio is keeping him busy.
sallustio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
mustard trying to control the position but sallustio is working away.
mustard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by sallustio, who protects the arm well.
mustard controls the position.
mustard is working sallustio over with some ground and pound from side control.
mustard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by sallustio, who protects the arm well.
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.
sallustio is looking for a sweep.
sallustio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
mustard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
sallustio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but mustard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
mustard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
sallustio regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that mr mustard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on mr mustard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
sallustio connects with a good right hand that stumbles mustard. mustard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
sallustio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
mustard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by sallustio. sallustio obviously looking to wear him down.
sallustio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mustard tries to avoid it but sallustio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mustard to the ground. mustard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
mustard fails with the takedown
and sallustio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
sallustio wants to work for an arm triangle but mustard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
mustard actively working from the bottom here.
sallustio trying to control from half guard but mustard is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. mustard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mustard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. sallustio manages to get himself to full guard.
mustard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed sallustio's guard.
mustard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for sallustio!
mustard blocks sallustio's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
mustard controlling the pace for now.
mustard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as sallustio is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mustard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
mustard moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sallustio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sallustio tries to escape but mustard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
mustard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, sallustio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
mustard is persistently looking for the submission but sallustio is defending it well.
sallustio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
sallustio taking shots to the head.
mustard lands with some strikes.
mustard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but sallustio is surviving well by controlling mustard's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
mustard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as sallustio is looking to escape.
mustard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
mustard looking for a guillotine from mount but sallustio is having none of it.
mustard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
sallustio is in a horrible position here. mustard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
mustard looking to control but sallustio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
mustard with a couple of short strikes.
sallustio working to try and regain half guard.
mustard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now sallustio is on top in guard.
mustard has a closed guard, preventing sallustio from standing up.
dylan sallustio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mustard trying to keep a closed guard but sallustio is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr mustard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mustard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr mustard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Ruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobs comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica Battery. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Ruck!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bobs's hands.
Ruck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruck is one step ahead there.
Bobs is trying to keep Ruck in close.
Bobs has his feet on Ruck's thighs here. He's pushed Ruck off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ruck screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Bobs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redof Castro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Hagan's chin.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro tries for a takedown but Hagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hagan sprawls well. He's pushed Castro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro wants to clinch up but Hagan keeps it at a distance.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castro throws a head kick but Hagan moves out of range.
Redof Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro with a poor takedown
and Hagan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redof Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hagan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Hagan moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hagan working the ground and pound effectively.
Hagan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Castro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hagan cracks Castro with a big elbow.
Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hagan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hagan looks gassed!
Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hagan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Hagan drags him back down.
Hagan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castro prevents Hagan from moving into mount.
Castro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hagan off and has taken his back!
Hagan turns into Castro and is now in his guard.
Hagan advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castro is in trouble now - Hagan has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is landing with some decent strikes but Castro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hagan working for a submission but Castro is keeping him at bay.
Hagan landing punches.
Hagan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Castro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hagan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lilian andalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staffan Hjalmarson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lilian andalou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
andalou has managed to clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hjalmarson blocks an uppercut.
andalou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hjalmarsons head.
andalou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
andalou has a couple of punches blocked by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from andalou fails to land.
A short right from andalou on the inside.
Hjalmarson blocking some punches.
andalou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
andalou is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hjalmarson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by andalou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjalmarson blocks an uppercut.
Hjalmarson wants a takedown.
andalou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from andalou.
Hjalmarson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hjalmarson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for andalou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
andalou throws a head punch that misses.
andalou swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjalmarson uses good head movement to avoid it.
andalou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjalmarson backwards.
andalou lands a left hand.
andalou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hjalmarsons head.
andalou has a couple of punches blocked by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but andalou pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Staffan Hjalmarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
andalou has a couple of punches blocked by Hjalmarson.
A nice right hand lands inside from andalou.
andalou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hjalmarson backwards.
andalou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjalmarson.
andalou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hjalmarson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. andalou smiles and moves away.
Hjalmarson is looking to clinch but andalou is avoiding it.
Hjalmarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
andalou tries to clinch there but Hjalmarson circles away.
Hjalmarson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjalmarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
andalou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hjalmarson is one step ahead there.
Hjalmarson wants to pass the guard but andalou is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if andalou can do anything to dispel that myth.
andalou throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hjalmarson lands a couple of elbows.
Hjalmarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of andalou's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson thows a big elbow that misses.
andalou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hjalmarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hjalmarson wanted to stand there but andalou had control of the position.
andalou throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjalmarson throwing strikes but missing.
Hjalmarson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hjalmarson throws a strike but andalou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hjalmarson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hjalmarson pushes a forearm under andalou's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, andalou is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Staffan Hjalmarson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bob Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass gets the takedown into side control.
Griffin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Badass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Badass is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Griffin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Badass gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Griffin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Badass lets go of the hold and Griffin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bob Badass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mocny Vlad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Hagan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vlad lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hagan 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.
Vlad is stalling in the full guard.
Hagan has a closed guard, preventing Vlad from standing up.
Hagan wants to sweep here but Vlad controlling him for the moment.
Hagan working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagan looking for a guillotine here but Vlad defends easily.
Vlad is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hagan 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.
Vlad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hagan trying to strike off his back.
Hagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vlad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vlad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hagan is looking to improve his position.
Vlad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is refusing to be controlled, as Vlad sits in half guard.
Hagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vlad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vlad wants to stand up but Hagan is controlling the position.
Vlad controlling the action here.
Vlad wants to stand but Hagan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vlad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Vlad. Vlad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vlad's waist but Vlad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagan off to one side.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vlad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad is looking to control Hagan's arms but Hagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vlad has his back to the cage.
Hagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vlad trying to control the action but Hagan is working from the bottom.
Hagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vlad tries to free his leg and advance position but Hagan is retaining full guard.
Hagan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vlad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hagan drives through and clinches with Vlad against the cage.
Vlad pushes Hagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hagan manages to pull guard.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Hagan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vlad is defending well. Hagan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vlad has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hagan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Hagan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Winner or perhaps it was just good defense by Elsworth which made him look bad.
Elsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winner fails with the takedown.
Elsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Elsworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winner 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.
Winner prevents Elsworth from getting back to his feet.
Winner trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Elsworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elsworth wants to stand but Winner is controlling 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.
Winner drops back looking for a leg! Elsworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsworth manages to kick Winner off! Winner jumps back into Elsworth's guard.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsworth is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elsworth tries to clinch up.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner tries to clinch but Elsworth moves out of range.
Elsworth closes the distance looking to clinch
so Winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Elsworth is keeping the position.
Winner trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elsworth is looking to stand up but Winner isn't so interested in that idea.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winner prevents Elsworth from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winner showed some decent athleticism there.
Winner wants to take a breather but Elsworth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to get back to his feet.
Winner passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winner lands a big elbow.
Winner is working for a guillotine from mount but Elsworth frees his head quite easily.
Winner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Winner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elsworth is now in Winner's guard. A big mistake from Winner there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Elsworth is looking to escape.
Winner trying to pass the guard but Elsworth defending well.
Winner prevents Elsworth from standing back up.
Elsworth taking some punishment here, with Winner in his half guard.
Elsworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Elsworth has one foot on Winner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elsworth stuffs the takedown.
Elsworth tries to clinch but Winner moves away
and Winner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elsworth won't be happy with that.
Elsworth stops Winner from passing to mount.
Winner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Elsworth wants to get back to his feet.
Winner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elsworth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Winner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elsworth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Winner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Elsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth is bucking up trying to escape but Winner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andre Winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elsworth is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winner wants to control the pace but Elsworth is squirming around nicely.
Winner throwing strikes here but Elsworth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Winner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Elsworth's face.
Winner won't let Elsworth get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Elsworth is breathing heavily.
Winner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Winner looking to ground and pound but Elsworth is blocking nicely.
Winner has control of Elsworth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elsworth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Elsworth tries to buck Winner off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner thowing shots but they're missing.
Winner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Winner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elsworth is now in Winner's guard. A big mistake from Winner there, giving up the dominant position!
Elsworth wants to stand but Winner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Winner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elsworth is one step ahead there.
Winner is looking for a triangle but Elsworth pushes his legs off easily.
Winner is looking for a triangle but Elsworth pushes his legs off easily.
Elsworth won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Winner has Elsworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
Winner looking for a guillotine here but Elsworth defends easily.
Elsworth wants to stand but Winner is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth stands and steps away. Winner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Elsworth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner seems to be looking for submissions.
Winner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Winner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Winner tries to keep at a distance but Elsworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winner tries to score a body lock takedown but Elsworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Elsworth looking to throw knees to the head but Winner is blocking nicely.
Elsworth missing with knees to the body.
Elsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Winner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elsworth.
Elsworth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Andre Winner has been cut.
Winner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elsworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elsworth tries to clinch but Winner is having none of it.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Elsworth.
Elsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elsworth scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elsworth prevents it.
Winner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elsworth throws an elbow but it misses.
Winner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winner lands in his opponent's guard.
Winner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winner wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
Winner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elsworth, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Elsworth stops Winner from passing to mount.
Winner trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Winner 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.
A lull in the action here.
Winner trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elsworth closes the distance but Winner moves to the side
and Winner counters with a takedown into side control.
Winner trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Winner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Elsworth pushes Winner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Winner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Elsworth wants to clinch but Winner slips to the side
and Winner counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Winner wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Elsworth defends it.
Winner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elsworth defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Winner!
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