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EEF 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tani Otoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tani Otoshi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine tries to clinch but Otoshi is having none of it.
Otoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Otoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shine wants to clinch.
Otoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Shine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shine darts in and clinches Otoshi up against the cage.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Otoshi is trying to break the clinch but Shine has him pressed against the cage.
Otoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otoshi misses with some punches.
Otoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shines head.
Otoshi manages to break the clinch.
Otoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Shine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otoshi shoots for a takedown but Shine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shine tries to clinch up.
A combination from Otoshi does no damage.
Shine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Otoshi.
Otoshi tries to bum rush Shine with a series of wild strikes but Shine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otoshi throws a right and a left that Shine avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine wants to clinch.
Shine tries to clinch up
and Otoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Otoshi.
Otoshi breaks from the clinch.
Shine moves in looking to clinch but Otoshi pushes him off.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch but Otoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otoshi showed some decent athleticism there.
Otoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shine tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Otoshi is going to stand back up.
Otoshi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Shine stuffs the takedown.
Otoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Shine tries to sprawl out of it but Otoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tani Otoshi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sun Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shine closes the distance and clinches.
Otoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shine won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Otoshi.
Otoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shine won't allow it.
Otoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otoshi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otoshi fails to land.
Otoshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shine has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Shine.
Otoshi looks gassed!
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Otoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otoshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shine has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shine backwards.
Shine breaks from the clinch.
Shine is looking to clinch.
Shine moves in looking to clinch but Otoshi pushes him off.
Otoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otoshi throws a push kick but Shine slaps the foot to one side.
Otoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shine rushes Otoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shine breaks from the clinch.
Otoshi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Otoshi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Otoshi trying to control but Shine is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Otoshi stands up and beckons Shine to his feet.
Shine wants to clinch but Otoshi slips to the side
and Otoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otoshi throws a body punch but Shine moves out of range.
Otoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Otoshi stands up and beckons Shine to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shine tries to clinch
and Otoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shine tries to clinch but Otoshi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tani Otoshi 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.
Otoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shine but Shine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shine avoids the body shot from Otoshi.
Shine wants to clinch.
Shine tries to clinch up but Otoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tani Otoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shine tries to clinch but Otoshi moves out of range.
Shine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Otoshi slips a straight right by Shine.
Shine forces Otoshi back against the cage and clinches.
Otoshi jumps into guard, dragging Shine to the mat.
Shine gets to his feet - Otoshi follows without any prompting.
Shine doesn't manage to clinch there - Otoshi circles away.
Shine throws a hook to the side of Otoshi's head but Otoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otoshi scores with the left hand. Shine knows he should have avoided that one.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otoshi closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Otoshi avoids the elbow strike from Shine, against the cage.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Otoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shine backwards.
Shine misses with a knee strike.
Otoshi breaks from the clinch.
Otoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sun Shine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shine gets caught flat footed, as Otoshi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Otoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Otoshi stands and steps away. Shine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Otoshi pushes Shine up against the cage in a clinch.
Shine is looking to control Otoshi's arms but Otoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shine has his back to the cage.
Otoshi breaks the clinch.
Otoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Otoshi stands and steps away. Shine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Shine.
Otoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otoshi scores a takedown into full mount!
Shine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shine is squirming around, avoiding Otoshi's attempts to control the action.
Otoshi working for a submission but Shine is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shine is on top in guard.
Shine won't allow Otoshi to get back to his feet.
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.
Shine stands up and waves to Otoshi to follow him.
Nice defenses there by Shine.
Shine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Otoshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shine rather than just go for the knockout.
Otoshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Shine. No joy for Otoshi on that attempt.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tani Otoshi.
Shine has closed the distance and engaged Otoshi in a clinch.
Otoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Otoshi misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tani Otoshi 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Otoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shine moves away.
Shine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Otoshi counters with a nice body shot.
Otoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shine on the side of the head.
Otoshi slips a jab from Shine.
Shine closes the distance but Otoshi moves to the side
and Otoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shine closes the distance but Otoshi moves to the side
and Otoshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Otoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otoshi thuds a left hand into Shine's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shine at a distance.
Otoshi lands the left hand.
Otoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shine tries to clinch up
and Otoshi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shine's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otoshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Otoshi lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Otoshi both land. Nice combination.
Shine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shine, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otoshi.
Otoshi breaks from the clinch.
Shine wants to clinch but Otoshi slips to the side
and Otoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otoshi digs a good hook to Shine's body.
Otoshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Otoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shine moves away.
Shine wants to clinch but Otoshi slips to the side
and Otoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otoshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shine misses with a knee to the head.
Otoshi misses with some punches.
Otoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otoshi just leaning against Shine, taking a breather.
Otoshi breaks the clinch.
Otoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Otoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Otoshi.
Otoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shine tries to clinch but Otoshi is having none of it.
Otoshi throws a one two combo.
Otoshi misses with a double jab.
Otoshi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Otoshi lands in his opponent's guard.
Otoshi gets to his feet - Shine follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shine is looking to clinch but Otoshi is avoiding it.
Shine tries to clinch
letting Otoshi counter with a right hand.
Otoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Otoshi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shine to his feet.
Shine tries to clinch up.
Otoshi scores with a three punch combo!
Shine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shine tries to clinch but Otoshi moves away
and Otoshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Otoshi.
Otoshi stands up from Shine's guard - Otoshi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Otoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tani Otoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otoshi decides to stand back up. Otoshi steps back and let's Shine get back to his feet.
Sun Shine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shine dodges the punch combination from Otoshi.
Shine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Otoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Otoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shine clinches but Otoshi breaks the clinch
and Otoshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otoshi looks to land a combination but Shine avoids it well.
Otoshi misses with the combination.
Otoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shine moves into the clinch successfully.
Shine misses with a knee strike.
Shine wants to stall.
Otoshi lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tani Otoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Otoshi 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tani Otoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Eurodancer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is not content to let Jones control the position.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Jones stalling.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jones is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stops Smith from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Jones shoots in.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Smith is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jones 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Smith moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Jimmy Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones lands a big elbow.
Smith tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Smith is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes into the arena with I know you want me blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rage looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Rage is rocked!
Stark is tying to control. Rage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark breaks from Rage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rage turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stark off and cradles Rage's limp body as Stark celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Daniel Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Wakari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Wakari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoko Wakari!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Textmark has a closed guard, preventing Wakari from standing up.
Wakari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Textmark, up you get!
Wakari moves out of range of the strikes.
Wakari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Textmark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Textmark has a takedown stuffed.
Textmark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wakari counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wakari instigates a clinch.
Textmark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wakari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Textmark throws a hook but Wakari avoids it easily.
Wakari tries to close the distance and clinch but Textmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Textmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wakari manages to avoid it.
Wakari gets a clinch.
Wakari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wakari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wakari pushes Textmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Wakari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Textmark misses.
Wakari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Textmark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Textmark looking to pass the guard.
Textmark drops back looking for a leg! Wakari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wakari manages to kick Textmark off! Textmark jumps back into Wakari's guard.
Textmark won't allow Wakari to sweep him here.
Wakari has his feet on Textmark's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wakari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wakari throws a strike but Textmark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Textmark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wakari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wakari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Textmark has a closed guard, preventing Wakari from standing up.
Wakari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Textmark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wakari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Textmark Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wakari's back instead.
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Wakari trying to control the action but Textmark just sinks the hooks in.
Wakari tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Textmark is working for a guillotine from mount but Wakari frees his head quite easily.
Wakari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wakari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakari bucks Textmark off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wakari wants to clinch up but Textmark keeps it at a distance.
Wakari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wakari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Yoko Wakari has been cut.
Wakari scoring well with a low kick there.
Textmark swings for the body but Wakari moves out of range.
Textmark throws a looping overhand right but Wakari ducks down to avoid it.
Textmark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wakari counters with a good low kick that Textmark was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Textmark throws a lazy right hand but Wakari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wakari instigates a clinch.
Wakari manages to break the clinch.
Textmark tries to keep at a distance but Wakari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wakari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wakari doesn't manage to clinch there - Textmark circles away.
Wakari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wakari closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Textmark.
Wakari blocking some punches.
Textmark jumps 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!
Wakari stands up and waves to Textmark to follow him.
Textmark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wakari gets a clinch.
Wakari manages to break the clinch.
Textmark tries to keep at a distance but Wakari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Textmark is trying to maintain a safe position but Wakari gets an underhook and turns Textmark into the cage.
Textmark is trying to break free.
Wakari breaks from the clinch.
Textmark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakari moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark misses with a takedown attempt - Wakari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wakari has managed to clinch.
Wakari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Textmark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Wakari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoko Wakari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Wakari. No joy for Textmark on that attempt.
Textmark misses with a looping right.
Wakari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Textmark avoids the head kick by Wakari.
Yoko Wakari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Textmark shoots and misses
and Wakari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Textmark's knee momentarily.
Wakari lands a head kick!
Wakari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Textmark shoots and misses
and Wakari counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakari stands up and beckons Textmark to his feet.
Textmark takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wakari.
Wakari clinches up with Textmark and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wakari landing knees to the body.
Wakari breaks from the clinch.
Textmark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakari moves away.
Wakari clinches up with Textmark and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakari lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakari breaks the clinch.
Wakari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Textmark.
Wakari has managed to clinch.
Wakari manages to break the clinch.
Wakari ducks under a wild hook from Textmark.
An inside leg kick lands from Wakari.
Wakari moves into the clinch.
Wakari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Textmark misses with a takedown
and Wakari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Textmark's guard.
Textmark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wakari's guard.
Wakari has his feet on Textmark's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wakari pushes Textmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Wakari pulls guard effortlessly.
Textmark prevents Wakari from getting back to his feet.
Wakari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wakari pushes Textmark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Textmark avoids the head kick by Wakari.
Justin Textmark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wakari has Textmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Textmark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wakari manages to break the clinch.
Wakari slips a straight right by Textmark.
Textmark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wakari defending well as Textmark loads up on a big left hand.
Wakari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Textmark.
Wakari instigates a clinch.
Textmark avoiding damage as Wakari throws knees to the body.
Wakari breaks from the clinch.
Wakari has managed to clinch.
Textmark breaks from the clinch.
Wakari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Textmark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Textmark gets caught flat footed, as Wakari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakari wants to stand but Textmark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wakari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Textmark tries for a takedown but Wakari circles away easily
and Wakari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wakari as he avoids it easily.
Wakari tries to clinch there but Textmark circles away.
Wakari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wakari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Textmark letting Wakari take a breather here.
Wakari breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wakari. That's going to slow Textmark down.
No joy there for Textmark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wakari rushes Textmark and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wakari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Textmark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wakari misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wakari throws Textmark to one side and escapes!
Wakari scoring well with a low kick there.
Wakari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wakari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wakari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Textmark has his feet on Wakari's thighs here. He's pushed Wakari 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! Wakari screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Textmark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josip Ruzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruzic pinned against the cage. Ruzic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruzic tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruzic to the ground. Ruzic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Ruzic circles away.
Ruzic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruzic moves into full mount! Rogers won't be happy about that!
Ruzic controlling from the full mount.
Ruzic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Ruzic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers is just holding on here. Ruzic manages to take his back.
Ruzic missing with strikes from the back.
Rogers staying busy and making it hard for Ruzic to control.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Ruzic breaks the grip.
Rogers prevents Ruzic from getting a body triangle.
Ruzic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers fending off the submission attempt from Ruzic.
Rogers trying to control the action but Ruzic just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruzic struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ruzic looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruzic working for a submission but Rogers is keeping him at bay.
Rogers tries to buck Ruzic off but he can't manage it.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Ruzic goes for an armbar but Rogers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruzic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruzic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers content to stall in guard here.
Ruzic trying to strike off his back.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Ruzic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Ruzic.
Ruzic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruzic connects with a body shot.
Ruzic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruzic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Ruzic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruzic works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Ruzic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruzic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rogers is in trouble now - Ruzic has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers wants to control but Ruzic is having none of it.
Ruzic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogers's face.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Ruzic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruzic looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic looking to break Rogers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rogers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ruzic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rogers wants to escape the position.
Rogers covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rogers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Ruzic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rogers's body.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Ruzic is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruzic.
Ruzic is looking for a choke. Rogers gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rogers manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Ruzic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Ruzic maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ruzic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruzic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruzic lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Ruzic misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Ruzic.
Ruzic clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruzic stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic gets to his feet - Rogers follows without any prompting.
Ruzic scores with a jab.
Ruzic moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Ruzic counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruzic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruzic won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Ruzic is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruzic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruzic.
Ruzic wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Ruzic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rogers!
Ruzic is landing with some decent strikes but Rogers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ruzic moves to take his opponent's back.
Rogers won't enjoy being in this position. Ruzic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rogers is tapping - it's over boys! Ruzic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josip Ruzic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Devlin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szyslak cracks Devlin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Szyslak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Devlin to stand back up!
Nick Szyslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin is looking to clinch but Szyslak is avoiding it.
Devlin walks straight into a right hand from Szyslak - that's dropped him! Szyslak jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Devlin from any more punishment! Devlin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Szyslak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark the Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tronic Thermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dark the Phenom!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermo throws an overhand right that has the Phenom reeling! Thermo follows up with a more punches and the Phenom is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tronic Thermo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Nice takedown defense from Gallagher. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Gallagher misses.
Richards tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher clinches but Richards breaks the clinch
and Richards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gallagher's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallagher is keeping the position for now.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Richards escapes and throws Gallagher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richards tries to move to mount but Gallagher blocks the move with his legs.
Richards working the body and head with strikes.
Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Richards looks gassed!
Richards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gallagher manages to get back to half guard.
Gallagher gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richards wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Gallagher looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallagher, not yet.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gallagher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gallagher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallagher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gallagher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Richards is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gallagher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Richards's back instead.
Gallagher doesn't have the hooks in and Richards manages to turn into his guard.
Gallagher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallagher looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallagher, not yet.
Gallagher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Richards advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gallagher tries to hold on but Richards postures up.
Richards looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gallagher regains half guard.
Gallagher works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Richards defends easily.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards 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.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher lands a knee to the body.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallagher throws an elbow but misses.
Gallagher tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher lands a knee to the body.
Gallagher tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Richards has Gallagher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gallagher tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Gallagher's guard.
Rex Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallagher striking off his back but it's not causing Richards any problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gallagher is tightening it up a little... Richards has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Richards reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Richards taps out! nice BJJ there by Gallagher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Killian Gallagher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Oreily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Oreily!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henk De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oreily shoots in and bounces De Vries off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oreily works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oreily wants to control but De Vries is keeping him busy.
De Vries is looking to improve his position.
De Vries won't allow Oreily to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Vries manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Vries looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oreily wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
De Vries wants to sweep but no luck.
De Vries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oreily stopping the sweep attempt from De Vries.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreily looking to pass the guard.
Oreily pushing down on De Vries's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oreily trying to control from half guard but De Vries is working away.
De Vries is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Oreily pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Vries ducks right into an uppercut from Oreily.
De Vries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oreily looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oreily is looking for a sweep.
Oreily is working hard here to advance position.
De Vries looks up at the clock and then as Oreily takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Vries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oreily tries to buck De Vries off but De Vries is having none of it.
De Vries working away.
De Vries works to advance to full mount. Oreily defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oreily working to try and regain half guard.
De Vries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Vries forces the positional change into back control.
Oreily 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 De Vries gets his way!
De Vries looks gassed!
De Vries is looking for the choke from the back position but Oreily is controlling his hands well.
Oreily manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Vries's guard. Nice work there by Oreily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vries working for submissions but it's allowed Oreily to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries trying to hold on to Oreily's head to control him but Oreily postures up.
Oreily landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oreily drops an elbow to the side of De Vries's head.
De Vries has hold of Oreily's hands but Oreily slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oreily is tying to control. De Vries wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oreily scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oreily is trying to control the action in half guard but De Vries is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Vries wants to improve his position but Oreily is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Oreily feints and then cracks De Vries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Vries down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oreily.
De Vries is looking for a sweep.
Oreily has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oreily working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oreily is stalling here but it's allowed De Vries to get half guard.
Oreily trying to control from half guard but De Vries is working away.
De Vries tries to get to full guard but Oreily has control of the leg.
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 Ryan Oreily will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Vries getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oreily pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vries shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Vries seems to be working for a kimura but Oreily defends the submission attempt.
Oreily is holding on to half guard well.
De Vries is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Vries is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreily moves into full guard.
De Vries drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Vries jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Vries throws and elbow that misses. Oreily uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Vries's guard. Nice move by Oreily!
De Vries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oreily sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Vries's guard.
Oreily works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oreily lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
De Vries can't escape the position.
De Vries showing good submission defense here.
Oreily is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De Vries is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Oreily!
Ryan Oreily retains his lightweight title!
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