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EEF 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Psycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Psycho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psycho has Bergstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bergstrom.
Bergstrom breaks from the clinch.
Psycho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bergstrom 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.
Bergstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergstrom looking to control.
Psycho advances to half guard.
Psycho stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bergstrom to get to his feet.
Bergstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Psycho tries to avoid it but Bergstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Psycho to the ground. Psycho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Psycho tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bergstrom tries to clinch
and Psycho counters by moving into the clinch.
Psycho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bergstrom manages to break the clinch.
Bergstrom throws a head kick but Psycho moves out of range.
Bergstrom connects with a solid leg kick.
Psycho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Psycho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bergstrom counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bergstrom tries to clinch there but Psycho circles away.
Psycho tries to clinch but Bergstrom moves out of range.
Bergstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Bergstrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bergstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bergstrom shoots in for a double leg but Psycho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bergstrom tries to pull guard but Psycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Bergstrom drops back down to his feet.
Peter Psycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bergstrom.
Bergstrom tries to throw a body punch but Psycho avoids it by throwing Bergstrom back against the cage.
Bergstrom keeps control of Psycho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Psycho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bergstrom.
Psycho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bergstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bergstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Psycho goes for a takedown attempt but Bergstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bergstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bergstrom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Psycho checks it well.
Psycho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergstrom circles away.
Psycho is breathing heavily.
Bergstrom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergstrom trying to control the action but Psycho is working from the bottom.
Bergstrom is looking to advance position but Psycho won't allow it.
Bergstrom wants to take a breather but Psycho is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psycho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Psycho is not content to let Bergstrom control the position.
Psycho tries to kick Bergstrom off but Bergstrom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bergstrom forces Psycho back against the cage and clinches.
Bergstrom pushes Psycho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bergstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Psycho smiles and moves away.
Psycho forces Bergstrom back against the cage and clinches.
Psycho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Psycho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergstrom fails to land the takedown.
Psycho works the jab nicely.
Psycho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Bergstrom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Psycho!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom trying to control but Psycho is having none of it.
Bergstrom looking to ground and pound but Psycho is blocking nicely.
Psycho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bergstrom controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Bergstrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bergstrom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Psycho hang on?
Bergstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergstrom wants to control the pace but Psycho is squirming around nicely.
Bergstrom lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bergstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Psycho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Psycho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergstrom slips a jab and a cross from Psycho.
Bergstrom avoids the head kick by Psycho.
Bergstrom throws a series of punches but Psycho moves out of range.
Bergstrom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bergstrom fails to land the takedown.
Bergstrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bergstrom with a nice head shot there.
Bergstrom forces his way into half guard.
Bergstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Psycho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bergstrom stands up out of the half guard.
Peter Psycho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Bergstrom scores with a four punch combination!
Bergstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Psycho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergstrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bergstrom trying to control from half guard but Psycho is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycho is trying to stand back up but Bergstrom is controlling him
Bergstrom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Psycho!
Bergstrom prevents Psycho from getting the reversal.
Psycho is working hard here to advance position.
Bergstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Psycho can't escape the position.
Psycho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Psycho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom is working an open guard so Psycho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Psycho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergstrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Psycho finds it's target.
Psycho instigates a clinch.
Psycho lands a right hand.
Psycho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bergstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Psycho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergstrom counters by clinching up.
Bergstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Psycho throws a head punch that misses.
Psycho is trying to break the clinch but Bergstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Psycho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bergstrom is trying to keep an underhook but Psycho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Psycho wants to free his trapped foot but Bergstrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bergstrom keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bergstrom looking to control.
Psycho throwing strikes but missing.
Bergstrom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Psycho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bergstrom wants to clinch but Psycho slips to the side
and Psycho counters with a straight right hand.
Bergstrom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Psycho!
Bergstrom controlling the position easily from mount.
Psycho is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psycho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Psycho tries to roll over but Bergstrom keeps him under control.
Bergstrom wants to pass to mount but Psycho is defending the position.
Psycho is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergstrom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bergstrom controlling from mount.
Bergstrom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bergstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Psycho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergstrom stops Psycho from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Psycho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bergstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Psycho keeping moving, preventing Bergstrom from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom passes Psycho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Psycho keeps working.
Bergstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Psycho kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Psycho is trying to stand up here but Bergstrom is controlling him well.
Psycho is looking to improve his position.
Bergstrom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Psycho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Psycho to stand up.
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.
No luck for Bergstrom with that takedown attempt.
Psycho throws a push kick but Bergstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Psycho misses with a wild combination.
Bergstrom defending well as Psycho loads up on a big left hand.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bergstrom trying to control from half guard but Psycho is working away.
Bergstrom stalling.
Bergstrom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Psycho!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Psycho can't escape the position.
Bergstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Psycho?
Bergstrom landing strikes from the mount.
Psycho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bergstrom looking to control but Psycho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Psycho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Psycho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Psycho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom looking to secure an arm triangle but Psycho defends it well.
Psycho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bergstrom controlling from mount.
Psycho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bergstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bergstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Wilbon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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299 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Wilbon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascarino lands with a kick to the temple. Wilbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Wilbon.
Cascarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Wilbon looks to land a right hand but Cascarino moved out of range.
Cascarino ducks straight into an uppercut from Wilbon and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cascarino maanges to regain guard straight away.
Cascarino is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Guy Cascarino has been cut.
Wilbon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Cascarino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilbon prevents Cascarino from getting back to his feet.
Cascarino seems to have got his legs back now.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Wilbon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilbon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cascarino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilbon on the ground.
Wilbon trying to control but Cascarino is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino keeping full guard, as Wilbon tries to pass.
Wilbon is looking to stand up but Cascarino won't let him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilbon's head.
Cascarino moves out of range as Wilbon strikes.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Cascarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cascarino moves away.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino slips a jab from Wilbon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilbon scores with a nice head shot.
Cascarino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilbon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Anthony Guy Cascarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilbon looks to land a combination but Cascarino avoids it well.
Wilbon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cascarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cascarino scores with a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilbon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wilbon misses with a looping right.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
A jab from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino lands a high kick!
Wilbon blocks a head kick by Cascarino.
Wilbon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Wilbon slow jab from Cascarino misses its intended target.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Wilbon misses with an uppercut. Cascarino saw that one coming.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cascarino on the side of the head.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilbon throws a jab when Cascarino was well out of range.
A head kick from Cascarino lands but Wilbon takes it in his stride.
Cascarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilbon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cascarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino misses with a head kick.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Wilbon throws an overhand right that lands on Cascarino's shoulder, as Cascarino tries to avoid the shot.
Cascarino slips under a jab.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino throws a head kick that Wilbon semi-blocks.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilbon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilbon cracks Cascarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is getting worse.
Wilbon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilbon throws a hook but Cascarino avoids it easily.
Wilbon throws out a loose jab but Cascarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cascarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilbon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilbon scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cascarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilbon throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cascarino tumbling to the canvas!
Wilbon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wilbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cascarino slips under a jab from Wilbon.
A big left from Wilbon misses.
Wilbon catches Cascarino napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cascarino to the canvas!
Wilbon wants to control from the top but Cascarino keeps moving.
Cascarino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilbon is controlling him.
Cascarino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilbon drops back looking for a leg! Cascarino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cascarino manages to kick Wilbon off! Wilbon jumps back into Cascarino's guard.
Wilbon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cascarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cascarino tries to get out of the position.
Wilbon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilbon is controlling him.
Cascarino can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilbon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilbon works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cascarino is trying to escape the mount but Wilbon keeps good control and instead manages to take Cascarino's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilbon gets his way!
Wilbon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cascarino holding both Wilbon 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cascarino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wilbon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino is trying to get back to his feet but Wilbon has full control of the position and if anything, Cascarino has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cascarino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilbon gets his way!
Cascarino has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Wilbon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cascarino has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Wilbon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cascarino controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wilbon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wilbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilbon avoids the head kick by Cascarino.
Wilbon looks to land a right hand but Cascarino moved out of range.
Wilbon throws a jab when Cascarino was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wilbon.
Wilbon swinging wilding here.
Cascarino lands a head kick!
Cascarino lands a head kick!
Wilbon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cascarino sprawling to the canvas! Cascarino rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilbon finish him?!
Wilbon throws a series of punches but Cascarino avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Wilbon misses.
Craig Wilbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cascarino is just out of range.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Wilbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cascarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cascarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cascarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cascarino throws a head kick but Wilbon moves out of range.
Cascarino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cascarino lands a head kick. Wilbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilbon misses the jab.
Wilbon throws a lazy right hand but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cascarino lands with a kick to the temple. Wilbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilbon scores with a body shot.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Cascarino.
Wilbon throws a nice looking combination but Cascarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilbon loads up on a big right hand but Cascarino slips the punch.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Cascarino slips a straight right by Wilbon.
Cascarino throws a nice head kick!
Wilbon throws an overhand right that lands on Cascarino's shoulder, as Cascarino tries to avoid the shot.
Wilbon lands a nice hook to Cascarino's body. Cascarino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilbon slow jab from Cascarino misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Wilbon.
Cascarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Cascarino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cascarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cascarino throws a nice head kick!
Cascarino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cascarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino connects with a high kick.
Wilbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Wilbon misses.
Cascarino throws a sloppy head kick and Wilbon moves out of range easily.
Cascarino throws a head kick that Wilbon semi-blocks.
Wilbon drops Cascarino with a beautiful combination! Cascarino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilbon is looking for the KO!
Jeez, Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Wilbon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maike Mitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mitch's choice of entrance music: C'mon !. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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234 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Horst van Bommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maike Mitch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitch sprawls well initially but van Bommel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
van Bommel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mitch.
van Bommel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van Bommel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
van Bommel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
van Bommel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. van Bommel is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel wants to free his trapped foot but Mitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
van Bommel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Horst van Bommel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
van Bommel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
van Bommel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitch circles away.
van Bommel is breathing heavily.
Mitch lands a head kick. van Bommel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
van Bommel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitch lands a left and a right that sends van Bommel crashing to the canvas! Mitch dives into mount looking to finish!
van Bommel is rocked!
van Bommel is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitch controlling from mount.
van Bommel can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel tries to hold on but Mitch postures up.
Mitch trying to control but van Bommel is having none of it.
van Bommel is trying to stand up.
Mitch controlling from the full mount.
van Bommel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maike Mitch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
van Bommel misses with a combination
and Mitch counters with a three punch combo that has van Bommel backing up. van Bommel nods at Mitch to acknowledge the strikes.
van Bommel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mitch throws a nice looking combination but van Bommel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
van Bommel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
van Bommel drops Mitch with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mitch looks back up at him and smiles so van Bommel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mitch is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van Bommel lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mitch - he's out on his feet here! van Bommel follows up with another monster hook that separates Mitch from consciousness! Mitch falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! van Bommel stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horst van Bommel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellerman has chosen Foo Fighters - Everlong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Woodhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kellerman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodhall.
Woodhall drops Kellerman with a left right combo! Woodhall follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kellerman is rocked!
It looks like Matt Kellerman has been cut.
Woodhall cracks Kellerman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Woodhall immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kellerman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Woodhall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Woodhall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Ojankaivaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eric Boon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Ojankaivaja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojankaivaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boon tries to avoid it but Ojankaivaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boon to the ground. Boon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ojankaivaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boon blocks a jab.
Boon lands a head kick. Ojankaivaja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ojankaivaja is rocked!
Ojankaivaja throws a big shot that misses.
Boon drops Ojankaivaja with a big left hand and mounts him. Ojankaivaja is in big trouble!
Ojankaivaja is still in real trouble! Can Boon finish him?
Boon blocks Ojankaivaja's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon looking for a guillotine from mount but Ojankaivaja is having none of it.
Boon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boon drops Ojankaivaja with a nice combination! Boon dives into Ojankaivaja's guard, looking to finish!
Ojankaivaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ojankaivaja, not yet.
Ojankaivaja seems to have recovered his senses.
Boon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ojankaivaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ojankaivaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojankaivaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ojankaivaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ojankaivaja's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ojankaivaja throws an overhand right that lands on Boon's shoulder, as Boon tries to avoid the shot.
Eric Boon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ojankaivaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ojankaivaja fails with the takedown.
Boon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ojankaivaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boon misses with a head kick.
Ojankaivaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boon pinned against the cage. Boon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eric Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Ojankaivaja.
Ojankaivaja looks gassed!
Ojankaivaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boon as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon lands with a slapping head kick.
Boon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ojankaivaja doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from Boon.
Boon throws a head kick but Ojankaivaja moves out of range.
Ojankaivaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boon stuffs the takedown.
Boon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojankaivaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ojankaivaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ojankaivaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Boon is working an open guard so Ojankaivaja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojankaivaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ojankaivaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ojankaivaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ojankaivaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boon can't keep his opponent in guard - Ojankaivaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ojankaivaja is tying to control. Boon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ojankaivaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ojankaivaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boon keeps working.
Ojankaivaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boon wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ojankaivaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boon has managed to clinch.
Boon gets underhooks to prevent Ojankaivaja's takedown attempt.
Boon blocking some punches.
Ojankaivaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ojankaivaja blocks a head kick by Boon.
Boon connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ojankaivaja to the floor! Boon dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boon trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ojankaivaja pushes Boon off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Boon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boon misses with a few strikes there.
Boon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ojankaivaja shoots in for a double leg but Boon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boon jabs at Ojankaivaja's body.
Ojankaivaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boon tries to avoid it but Ojankaivaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boon to the ground. Boon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boon moves into the clinch successfully.
Boon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ojankaivaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Ojankaivaja.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boon. Ojankaivaja shrugs it off though.
Boon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boon throws a sloppy head kick and Ojankaivaja moves out of range easily.
Ojankaivaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ojankaivaja misses with a body shot
and Ojankaivaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boon misses with a two punch combination.
Boon stalks Ojankaivaja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ojankaivaja's face. Ojankaivaja staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon misses with a head kick.
A choreographed right hand from Ojankaivaja misses the target.
No joy there for Boon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ojankaivaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boon manages to avoid it.
Ojankaivaja has a takedown stuffed.
Ojankaivaja has a takedown stuffed.
Ojankaivaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boon. Boon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ojankaivaja fails with the takedown.
Ojankaivaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boon.
Ojankaivaja shoots in for a double leg but Boon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eric Boon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boon lands with an overhand left.
Ojankaivaja looks for a takedown but Boon sprawls well.
Ojankaivaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ojankaivaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boon.
Sami Ojankaivaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ojankaivaja. Ojankaivaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ojankaivaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Boon tries to sprawl out of it but Ojankaivaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boon ducks under a wild hook from Ojankaivaja.
Boon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boon misses with a double jab.
Boon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ojankaivaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eric Boon is winning the standup battle so far.
Boon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ojankaivaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ojankaivaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boon pinned against the cage. Boon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boon knocks Ojankaivaja to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon stands up and beckons Ojankaivaja to his feet.
Ojankaivaja throws out a loose jab but Boon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boon throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ojankaivaja colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Boon as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ojankaivaja is left battered and dazed whilst Boon and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Boon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Apaga Nao Bate as his entrance music. Anton Viper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Gracie's chin.
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18
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Viper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viper misses with a wild body shot.
Viper sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viper is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie shoots in but Viper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Viper finish him?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viper but Viper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viper throws a pinpoint strike between Gracie's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gracie crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Viper scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Viper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connell Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Calm Like a Bomb. Sam Hung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connell Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hung.
Hung waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Hayes. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hayes to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hayes is rocked!
It looks like Connell Hayes has been cut.
Hung passes Hayes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Hung finish him?
Hung prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Hung drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hung 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.
Hayes is looking to control Hung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Hung is controlling well.
Hung wants to stand up but Hayes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hung trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hung throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hung looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hung misses with a double jab.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hung.
Hung throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hung misses with a straight left.
Hung swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hung.
Hung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayes is in close to Hung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hung is trying to hold Hayes in close to prevent damage but Hayes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayes lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hung with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hayes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hung works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hung striking off his back but it's not causing Hayes any problems.
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hayes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes won't allow Hung to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hung looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Hung is breathing heavily.
Hayes lands with a nice combination. Hung backs away looking to recover.
Hung misses with a body shot
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hung's guard.
Hayes scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Hung keeps moving.
Hung tries to strike from the bottom.
Hung is looking to stand up but Hayes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hung is keeping the position for now.
Hayes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Hung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hung with a nice cross.
Hung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hung's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hung's guard.
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. Hayes connects with a nice short shot to Hung's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connell Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connell Hayes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hayes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hung misses with a double jab
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hung shoots and misses
and Hayes counters with a single leg into guard. Hung didn't expect that.
Hung trying to control the position.
Hayes slips nicely into half guard.
Hayes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayes is looking to advance position but Hung won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Connell Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hung throws a combination that misses
so Hayes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hayes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hung uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hung lands with a right hand.
A jab from Hung misses.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hung throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but Hung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayes to get the leverage.
Hung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes postures up.
Hayes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hayes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Hung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hung is one step ahead there.
Hung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hayes throws a couple of heel strikes.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayes stalling away here and it's allowed Hung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hung lands a decent punch to the body there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hung is on top in guard.
Hung is pushing down on Hayes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayes is fighting to maintain full guard but Hung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hung tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hayes.
Hung stalling away here and it's allowed Hayes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hayes looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hung wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes controls Hung momentarily but Hung frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connell Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connell Hayes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hayes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hung!
Hung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hayes.
Hung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
Hung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hung is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hung stands and steps away. Hayes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hung swivels and escapes.
Hung misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
Hung misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hayes working over Hung with some ground and pound. Hung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hayes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayes working Hung over with strikes.
Hayes working Hung over with strikes.
Hayes winds up and cracks Hung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hung is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hayes is nestled in close to Hung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hayes trying to control the action but Hung is working from the bottom.
Hayes with the ground and pound but Hung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Hung keeps moving.
Hung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sam Hung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Hung has control of the leg.
Hung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hung 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.
Hung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hung prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Hung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Hung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Hung lands strikes from half guard.
Hayes gets full guard.
Hayes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hayes unloading with bombs!
Hayes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hung hang on?
Hung is working to get back to half guard.
Hayes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hayes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hayes is trying to work for a kimura but Hung is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connell Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hayes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connell Hayes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godzilla Harddisksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harddisksson has chosen Rough Boy - ZZ Top as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Godzilla Harddisksson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Billington won't allow Harddisksson to sweep him here.
Billington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harddisksson wants to stand up but Billington is controlling him.
Harddisksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harddisksson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harddisksson has momentary wrist control but Billington slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harddisksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Billington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harddisksson is rocked!
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harddisksson's head.
Harddisksson is still in real trouble! Can Billington finish him?
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harddisksson's head.
Billington won't allow Harddisksson to sweep him here.
Billington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billington wants to get up but he can't break Harddisksson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Billington distracts Harddisksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington tries to free his leg and advance position but Harddisksson is retaining full guard.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harddisksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harddisksson looks gassed!
Billington tries to stand but Harddisksson is controlling from the bottom.
Harddisksson keeping full guard, as Billington tries to pass.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Billington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billington with a nice head shot there.
Billington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harddisksson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harddisksson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harddisksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Harddisksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harddisksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harddisksson keeping full guard, as Billington tries to pass.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Billington landing with the ground and pound.
Billington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harddisksson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Billington is looking to defend but Harddisksson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Billington! Harddisksson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Billington taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Godzilla Harddisksson!
Godzilla Harddisksson is the new heavyweight champion!
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