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LFC 7: Backlash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious Thugz- Notorious B.I.G ft Bone Thugz N' Harmony. 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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214 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Burns Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Head! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. Head looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Burns Jr gets to his feet - Head follows without any prompting. Burns Jr lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Head falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eugene Burns Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Embrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto IsoMoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 cm
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Embrett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taisto IsoMoukku! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Embrett throws a combination. IsoMoukku tries to block but a couple of punches get through. IsoMoukku looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! No joy there for Embrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Embrett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts IsoMoukku as he jumps to the side. No joy there for Embrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Embrett both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Taisto IsoMoukku has been cut. IsoMoukku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Embrett throws a good cross that connects.
Embrett lands with an overhand left. IsoMoukku needs to keep his hands up - Embrett had a free shot at his head there. Embrett tries to score with a low kick but IsoMoukku moves his leg out of the way. IsoMoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Embrett shoots in but no luck this time. Embrett misses with a few strikes there.
Embrett is looking to score with low kicks. Kevin Embrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. IsoMoukku slips a jab and a cross from Embrett.
Embrett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IsoMoukku swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Embrett. That's going to take a lot out of him. IsoMoukku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - IsoMoukku lands in his opponent's guard. Embrett working for a triangle but IsoMoukku defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. IsoMoukku preventing the sweep. Embrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Embrett had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. IsoMoukku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Embrett Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take IsoMoukku's back instead. IsoMoukku 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 Embrett gets his way!
Embrett tightening his grip on IsoMoukku, looking for the choke. Embrett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Embrett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but IsoMoukku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Embrett missing with strikes. Embrett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. IsoMoukku is defending well though. Embrett let's go of the attempt for now. IsoMoukku trying to control but not successfully. Embrett is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Embrett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Embrett missing with strikes from the back. Embrett looking for the RNC. IsoMoukku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Embrett's arms. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Embrett looking to break IsoMoukku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. IsoMoukku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Embrett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Embrett working for a choke but IsoMoukku is defending well. IsoMoukku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Embrett wants to take his opponent's back but IsoMoukku doesn't allow it. Embrett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but IsoMoukku manages to avoid the submission attempt. IsoMoukku is trying to control Embrett's posture but Embrett avoids it. IsoMoukku is trying to improve his position.
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. IsoMoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Embrett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. A bit of a lull in the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Embrett doesn't succeed with the takedown and IsoMoukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. IsoMoukku lands a body shot in the clinch.
IsoMoukku digs a right hand into Embrett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Embrett's gas tank. Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Embrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsoMoukku just stands there and leans against the ropes. Embrett has had enough of the clinch but IsoMoukku keeps him there for the moment. Embrett misses with the head strike.
Embrett wants to get back to striking at distance but IsoMoukku won't allow it.
Embrett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IsoMoukku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Embrett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. IsoMoukku tries to score a body lock takedown but Embrett shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Embrett lands with a left to the head. Embrett tries to break the clinch but IsoMoukku is controlling the position. Embrett is looking to break free of the clinch but IsoMoukku has double underhooks. Embrett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Embrett is pressed up against the ropes. IsoMoukku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Embrett down to the mat. Embrett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Embrett fails with the takedown and IsoMoukku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Embrett's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Embrett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Taisto IsoMoukku's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Embrett misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Embrett. Embrett closes this distance looking for a takedown but IsoMoukku circles away. Nice straight punches there by Embrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Embrett. Embrett throws a series of punches but IsoMoukku avoids them all with ease. Embrett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Embrett lands a with a good body shot. Embrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as IsoMoukku backs up against the ropes.
IsoMoukku is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Embrett. IsoMoukku fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Embrett closes the distance and lands a one-two. Embrett with a lazy takedown attempt and IsoMoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. This has been an exciting period of action! Embrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. IsoMoukku is breathing heavily. Embrett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and IsoMoukku defends it well. Embrett wants to pass to mount but IsoMoukku is defending the position. Taisto IsoMoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. IsoMoukku is trying to maintain the position but Embrett is very close to passing his half guard. Embrett wants to pass to mount but IsoMoukku is defending the position. IsoMoukku is looking to improve his position.
IsoMoukku won't allow Embrett to pass to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IsoMoukku can do anything to dispel that myth. Embrett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. IsoMoukku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Embrett. Embrett works his foot free and advances to mount. IsoMoukku tries to hold on but Embrett pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Embrett is working for a guillotine from mount but IsoMoukku frees his head quite easily.
IsoMoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't. Embrett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
IsoMoukku manages to control the position for a moment. Embrett throwing strikes here but IsoMoukku is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Embrett is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Embrett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Embrett looking to secure an arm triangle but IsoMoukku defends it well. IsoMoukku defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Embrett.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Embrett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Embrett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Embrett fails to move to back control. Embrett looking to secure an arm triangle but IsoMoukku defends it well. IsoMoukku wants to hold on but Embrett pushes him away. Embrett is working for a guillotine from mount but IsoMoukku frees his head quite easily.
IsoMoukku tries to lock up and control but Embrett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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. Embrett forces the positional change into back control. Embrett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. IsoMoukku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften IsoMoukku for a finish. IsoMoukku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Embrett missing with punches from the back. IsoMoukku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Embrett's arms. Embrett is looking for the choke from the back position but IsoMoukku is controlling his hands well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. IsoMoukku avoids the strikes from Embrett. Embrett controlling well, preventing IsoMoukku from escaping the position.
Embrett looking for the choke from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Embrett dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Taisto IsoMoukku's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
IsoMoukku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Embrett has his takedown stuffed and IsoMoukku counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Embrett regains full guard. Nicely done. IsoMoukku wants to control from the top but Embrett keeps moving. IsoMoukku won't allow Embrett to sweep him here. IsoMoukku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Embrett's guard. Embrett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but IsoMoukku pulls his head out easily. Embrett tries to get to full guard but IsoMoukku has control of the leg. Embrett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Embrett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but IsoMoukku pulls his head out easily. IsoMoukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. IsoMoukku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Embrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and IsoMoukku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by IsoMoukku. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Embrett. That's going to take a lot out of him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Embrett. IsoMoukku wants a takedown.
IsoMoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsoMoukku keeps control of Embrett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Embrett misses with the head strike.
Embrett throws a punch but it's blocked by IsoMoukku. Embrett lands with a short shot to the head. IsoMoukku blocks an uppercut.
Embrett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
IsoMoukku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Embrett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Embrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsoMoukku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Embrett pulls him back up using the underhooks. IsoMoukku is working for takedown but Embrett is calmly controlling the position for now. Embrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IsoMoukku backwards. Embrett prevents the takedown attempt.
IsoMoukku has Embrett pressed against the ropes.
Embrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsoMoukku has him pressed against the ropes. Embrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
IsoMoukku is trying to trip Embrett. He has hold of a leg but Embrett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. IsoMoukku persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. IsoMoukku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Embrett's guard. Embrett tries to get to full guard but IsoMoukku has control of the leg. Embrett tries to kick IsoMoukku off but IsoMoukku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Embrett wants to get back to full guard. IsoMoukku stops Embrett from getting back to his feet.
Embrett looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Embrett looks for a takedown but IsoMoukku sprawls well. Embrett misses with the combination.
IsoMoukku wants to clinch. Embrett is looking to clinch. Kevin Embrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Embrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
IsoMoukku shoots in for a double leg but Embrett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Embrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and IsoMoukku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Embrett is refusing to be controlled, as IsoMoukku sits in half guard. IsoMoukku prevents Embrett from improving his position. Embrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Embrett is looking to improve his position.
Embrett regains full guard. Nicely done. Embrett has his feet on IsoMoukku's thighs here. He's pushed IsoMoukku 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! IsoMoukku screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Embrett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murder Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem comes to the ring accompanied by Im Shipping Up To Boston-Dropkick Murphys. The crowd seem to be enjoying Franklin's choice of entrance music: Hotel Califonia. Murder Mayhem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murder Mayhem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Franklin! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayhem throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range. Mayhem rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Mayhem lands a knee to the body.
Mayhem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mayhem has Franklin pushed against the ropes. Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franklin jumps guard but Mayhem stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayhem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mayhem landing knees to the head.
Mayhem is looking to control Franklin's arms but Franklin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the ropes. Mayhem successfully pulls guard.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Mayhem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mayhem wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. Franklin controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself. Mayhem preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mayhem stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position. Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Mayhem is proving a slippery customer.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mayhem wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss. Mayhem trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mayhem throws a series of strikes that have Franklin backpedaling.
Mayhem has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Mayhem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mayhem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Franklin uses from the top position. Franklin wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving. Franklin looks gassed! Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mayhem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayhem passes to full mount! Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Franklin is bucking up trying to escape but Mayhem cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayhem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
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. Franklin wants to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away. Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action. Mayhem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franklin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Mayhem lands with some strikes. Franklin wants to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away. Mayhem won't let Franklin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Franklin gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murder Mayhem dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin. Mayhem tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance. Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away. Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayhem but Mayhem pushes him off and we're back to square one. Murder Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Franklin. Mayhem tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range. Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Franklin throws a combination that misses and Mayhem counters by moving into the clinch. A knee to the head by Mayhem.
Knees to the body from Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Franklin holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mayhem drops back down to his feet.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayhem is trying to maintain a safe position but Franklin gets an underhook and turns Mayhem into the ropes. Mayhem stalling the fight.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy. Mayhem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mayhem misses with a knee to the head. Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The referee calls for Mayhem to work.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Mayhem is controlling the position. Franklin pulls guard. Mayhem lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position. Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
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. Mayhem wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem stands up from Franklin's guard - Mayhem perhaps looking for a knockout. Mayhem tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range. Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayhem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayhem has managed to clinch.
Mayhem decides to pull guard. Mayhem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Mayhem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control. Franklin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom. Mayhem keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhem is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhem as he avoids it easily. Franklin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayhem counters by moving into the clinch. Mayhem has Franklin pressed against the ropes.
Franklin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayhem just stands there and leans against the ropes. Franklin avoiding damage as Mayhem throws knees to the body.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the ropes. Mayhem looking to throw knees to the head but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Mayhem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franklin jumps guard but Mayhem stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayhem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franklin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mayhem is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Franklin as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhem is trying to stall.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mayhem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murder Mayhem 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!
Mayhem scores with a hook. Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayhem but Mayhem pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mayhem takes the fight into the clinch. Franklin is trying to stall.
Franklin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Mayhem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch. Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mayhem darts in and clinches Franklin up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Come on Mayhem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayhem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mayhem landing knees to the head.
Mayhem lands a knee to the head.
Mayhem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Mayhem.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayhem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mayhem wants to stall.
Mayhem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franklin.
Mayhem is looking to control Franklin's arms but Franklin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Murder Mayhem. Franklin tries to clinch but fails miserably and Mayhem counters by clinching up. Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayhem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murder Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Franklin. Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Franklin shoots in and drives through. Mayhem sprawls well. Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhem as he avoids it easily. Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franklin's calf. Mayhem tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance. Franklin wants to clinch but Mayhem slips to the side and Mayhem counters with a nice leg kick. Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murder Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Mayhem, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Mayhem against the ropes but Mayhem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Franklin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayhem should have avoided that one. Mayhem moves into the clinch. Mayhem pulls guard. Mayhem wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment. Mayhem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayhem trying to control the position.
Mayhem pulls Franklin in close to his closed guard and prevents Franklin from doing any damage or advancing position. Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Mayhem pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayhem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franklin is tightening it up a little... Mayhem has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mayhem reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mayhem taps out! nice BJJ there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Franklin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simba Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Miller! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice sprawl there from Miller as Burns shoots in. Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Burns regains full guard. Nicely done. Burns has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though. Miller drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Burns's guard. Miller drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Burns's guard. Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Burns working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Miller looks gassed! Burns trying to control here.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns is not content to let Miller control the position. Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Burns tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burns! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burns is trying to reverse the position but instead Miller has taken his back - oops! Burns tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
Miller is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Miller gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Miller gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Miller apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Burns with a poor takedown and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Burns. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Miller's guard. Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work. Burns stands up and we're back to a striking position. Burns doesn't succeed with the takedown and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Burns into the ropes. Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Burns works his way to full guard. Good work. Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Burns trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Burns trying to control the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. Burns looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Miller will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side. Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller. Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Miller in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. Miller drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Burns's guard. Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miller rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and Miller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simba Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz comes to the ring accompanied by Daniel Holter feat. Matt Smith - Ready to fight. Jay Jakobz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jakobz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jakobz throws out a powerful jab. Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Jakobz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jakobz throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. Jakobz throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease. Jay Jakobz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jakobz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia staying out of range there. A slapping leg kick lands for Jakobz.
A head kick from Jakobz lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
It looks like Devon Garcia has been cut. Jakobz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head. Good exchange - Jakobz coming out on top. Jakobz tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it. Jakobz throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garcia is rocked! No joy there for Jakobz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakobz finish him? Jakobz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garcia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jakobz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garcia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Jakobz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes into the arena with The Rolling Stones-Gimmie Shelter blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Vasquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr brown! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Vasquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
brown has isolated one of Vasquez's arms. Vasquez looking to fight him off but brown twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mr brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Streets-Let's Push Things Foward. Marshall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danny Boy. Lee Marshall struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Lee Marshall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Marshall! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there. Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Marshall tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs. Davis drops an elbow to the side of Marshall's head. Davis 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. Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though. Davis looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done. Davis throwing strikes but missing. Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis postures up.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marshall looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Davis passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head. Marshall pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall looks gassed! Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marshall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Davis working the head and body with strikes. Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis working Marshall over with strikes. Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Davis trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it. Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Davis. Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Marshall taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard. Marshall manages to escape and get back to his feet! Marshall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis prevents Marshall from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis. Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Davis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Davis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marshall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis manages to regain half guard. Good work. Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis. Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Davis throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Davis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marshall is defending well. Davis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marshall has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Davis celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Davis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Freestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freestone comes to the ring accompanied by "In one ear" by Cage the Elephant. Stenhard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blur - Song 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rhys Freestone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhys Freestone! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freestone scores with a spinning back kick! Stenhard shoots in for a double leg but Freestone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from Freestone. Stenhard throws a jab when Freestone was well out of range. Stenhard looks for a takedown but Freestone sprawls well. Freestone misses with a head kick.
Freestone fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Freestone dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Freestone throws a leg kick which misses Stenhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenhard tries to avoid it. Freestone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stenhard has a takedown stuffed. Rhys Freestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Stenhard. Stenhard looks gassed! Stenhard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Freestone lands a high kick to the side of Stenhard's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Freestone dives into guard, looking to finish.
Stenhard is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenhard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stenhard is still in real trouble! Can Freestone finish him? Freestone trying to control but Stenhard is working from the bottom. Stenhard seems to have recovered his senses. Stenhard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Freestone stays in close to Stenhard's body and controls the position. Freestone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stenhard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Freestone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Stenhard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Freestone's back instead. Freestone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two 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. Freestone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stenhard. Freestone is trying to get back to his feet but Stenhard has full control of the position and if anything, Freestone has just worked his way into a worse spot. Freestone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stenhard working for a choke but Freestone is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenhard looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Freestone is controlling Stenhard 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Stenhard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Freestone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Well, if Freestone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stenhard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Stenhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Stenhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Freestone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Freestone works a leg free and moves into half guard. Stenhard wants to improve his position but Freestone is controlling well.
Freestone wants to pass the guard but Stenhard is defending well. Freestone prevents Stenhard from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Freestone dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stenhard fails with the takedown and Freestone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stenhard is lucky that one didn't land flush. Freestone slips a straight right by Stenhard. Freestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Freestone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Freestone throws a nice inside leg kick. Freestone tries to clinch up but Stenhard circles away and keeps his distance. Freestone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Freestone moves in looking to clinch but Stenhard pushes him off. Freestone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bosse Stenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Freestone lands a head kick. Stenhard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stenhard avoids the head kick by Freestone.
Freestone tries to clinch there but Stenhard circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenhard thows a leg kick but Freestone checks it and Freestone counters with a big head kick but Stenhard shrugs it off. Stenhard fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rhys Freestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stenhard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Freestone counters with a straight right hand. Rhys Freestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Stenhard. Freestone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Stenhard tries for a takedown but Freestone circles away easily and Freestone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stenhard's knee momentarily. Stenhard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Freestone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stenhard. Stenhard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Stenhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Stenhard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Stenhard working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stenhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Stenhard tries to advance to mount but Freestone instead regains half guard. Freestone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenhard is working away from the top position though. Freestone is looking to escape. Stenhard wants to pass to mount but Freestone is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenhard is trying to work for a kimura but Freestone is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Stenhard takes a kick to the side of the head. Stenhard lunges at Freestone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freestone's hand. Stenhard shoots in for a double leg but Freestone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stenhard misses with a takedown attempt - Freestone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Freestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Freestone takes the fight into the clinch. Freestone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenhard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Freestone goes for a takedown attempt but Stenhard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stenhard keeps the fight on the outside. Stenhard swinging wilding here.
Rhys Freestone is winning the standup battle so far. Freestone lands a head kick!
Freestone checks a low kick from Stenhard. Freestone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Stenhard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freestone as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Freestone dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stenhard shoots and misses and Freestone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Stenhard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Freestone tries to clinch there but Stenhard circles away.
Freestone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stenhard paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stenhard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freestone counters with a head kick. Stenhard shoots in for a double leg but Freestone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stenhard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freestone but Freestone pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rhys Freestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Stenhard. Freestone misses with a wild combination.
Stenhard shoots in and drives through. Freestone sprawls well. Freestone throws a head kick that Stenhard semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stenhard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freestone tries to avoid it but Stenhard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freestone to the ground. Freestone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Freestone scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Stenhard with that takedown attempt. Stenhard shoots in and drives through. Freestone sprawls well. Stenhard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freestone counters with a thumping low kick. Stenhard fails with the takedown and Freestone counters with a slapping leg kick. Freestone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Freestone is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stenhard has his takedown stuffed and Freestone counters with a big head kick but Stenhard shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Freestone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenhard. Freestone throws a low kick but Stenhard avoids it. Stenhard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Freestone counters with a one-two to the body. Rhys Freestone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stenhard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Stenhard cracks Freestone with a hook to the temple - Freestone is on wobbly legs here! Stenhard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Freestone falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stenhard wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bosse Stenhard! Bosse Stenhard is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Notorious BIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Notorious BIG! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Osbourne! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Osbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osbourne scores with a jab to the jaw. Osbourne fails to land with a series of punches.
Osbourne misses with a wild combination.
Osbourne scores with a shot to the body.
Osbourne misses with a two punch combination.
BIG shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osbourne as he avoids it easily. BIG shoots in but Osbourne avoids the takedown attempt easily. Osbourne throws a right and a left that both miss. BIG decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. BIG is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Osbourne has managed to free his arm - good work. Osbourne is looking to improve his position.
BIG works his foot free and advances to mount. BIG looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Osbourne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osbourne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! BIG 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. BIG had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Osbourne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. BIG Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Osbourne's back instead. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. BIG is breathing heavily. Osbourne has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. BIG has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Osbourne trying to control but not successfully.
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. Osbourne looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. BIG patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Osbourne turns into BIG and is now in his guard.
BIG 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. Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BIG is keeping the position for now. Osbourne forces his way into half guard. Osbourne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Osbourne moves into full mount! BIG won't be happy about that! Osbourne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. BIG working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne working for a submission but BIG is keeping him at bay. Osbourne is working for a guillotine from mount but BIG frees his head quite easily.
Osbourne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but BIG is surviving well by controlling Osbourne's body position as best he can. BIG slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. BIG moves into full guard.
BIG is looking for a triangle but Osbourne pushes his legs off easily.
Osbourne stands up from guard. Let's bang! Osbourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BIG moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osbourne ducks under a wild hook from BIG. Osbourne slips a jab and a cross from BIG.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Osbourne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BIG is proving hard to escape from. BIG trying to control the position.
Osbourne pushes down on BIG's leg and manages to get into half guard. BIG is looking for a sweep. Osbourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Osbourne passes the guard and advances to mount! BIG is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osbourne is working for a guillotine from mount but BIG frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Osbourne dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
BIG fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osbourne is out of range. BIG takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Osbourne misses with a double jab.
Osbourne tries to clinch there but BIG circles away.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that BIG avoids nicely. Osbourne doesn't manage to clinch there - BIG circles away.
Osbourne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and BIG counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. BIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. BIG thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Osbourne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BIG is controlling him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. BIG 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osbourne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osbourne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. BIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Osbourne is retaining full guard. Osbourne looking for a guillotine here but BIG defends easily.
BIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. BIG trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom. BIG wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is keeping the position. Osbourne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. BIG takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BIG throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. BIG closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. BIG looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. BIG has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Osbourne throws a body punch but BIG moves out of range. Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BIG moves away. Osbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Osbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. BIG gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! BIG looking for a guillotine here but Osbourne defends easily.
Oleg Osbourne has got the better of the ground game so far. Osbourne trying to control but BIG is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BIG has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. BIG looking for a guillotine here but Osbourne defends easily.
BIG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osbourne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Osbourne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. BIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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. BIG is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. BIG has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Osbourne passes BIG's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Osbourne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BIG doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osbourne. BIG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Osbourne is trying to work for a kimura but BIG is defending well.
Osbourne moves into full mount! BIG won't be happy about that! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Notorious BIG will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Osbourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BIG moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Osbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing. Osbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. BIG shoots in and drives through. Osbourne sprawls well. BIG slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
BIG rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osbourne moves out of range and avoids them all easily. BIG throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osbourne's waist but Osbourne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BIG off to one side. BIG keeps the fight on the outside. Osbourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Osbourne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in BIG's guard. BIG is trying to control the position but Osbourne postures up. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Both fighters are breathing heavily. BIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osbourne stands up and waves to BIG to follow him. BIG looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. BIG defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand. Osbourne slips under a jab. BIG fails to land with a series of punches.
BIG feints and as Osbourne raises his hands in defense, BIG changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. BIG looking to pass the guard. Osbourne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BIG puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. BIG seems to be working for a kimura but Osbourne defends the submission attempt. Osbourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
BIG trying to pass the guard but Osbourne defending well. Osbourne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BIG is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osbourne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time BIG. Osbourne is looking for a sweep. BIG is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Osbourne wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. BIG misses with a jab, cross combination.
Osbourne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BIG rather than just go for the knockout. BIG circles away from the clinch attempt and BIG counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Osbourne is trying to stand back up but BIG is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne wants to improve his position but BIG is controlling well.
BIG is looking for a kimura here.
Osbourne is in trouble now - BIG has advanced to mount! Osbourne is looking to improve his position but BIG isn't that keen on the idea. BIG is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Osbourne is surviving well by controlling BIG's body position as best he can. BIG working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. BIG looking for a guillotine from mount but Osbourne is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osbourne is trying desperately to improve position. BIG is working for a guillotine from mount but Osbourne frees his head quite easily.
BIG jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Osbourne is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Osbourne and BIG has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Osbourne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BIG off and has taken his back! BIG rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
BIG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. BIG is looking for a sweep. Osbourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Notorious BIG showed his dominance in that final round. I think BIG has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bulpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Ovechkin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bulpin! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Ovechkin does no damage. Bulpin wants to clinch. Bulpin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ovechkin sprawls well. He's pushed Bulpin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bulpin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovechkin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ovechkin drives through with a takedown into guard. Ovechkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ovechkin looking to pass the guard. Bulpin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulpin working a defensive guard here.
Ovechkin distracts Bulpin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ovechkin wants to pass the guard but Bulpin is keeping the position. Ovechkin passes into half guard. Ovechkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bulpin defends it well. Bulpin actively working from the bottom here. Ovechkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulpin is just riding it out for now. Ovechkin eventually gives up the hold. Ovechkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bulpin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulpin wants to get back to full guard. Ovechkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ovechkin is breathing heavily. Bulpin won't allow Ovechkin to pass to mount. Ovechkin is working for a kimura but Bulpin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bulpin is looking to improve his position.
Ovechkin trying to mount his opponent but Bulpin defends it. Bulpin regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ovechkin preventing the sweep. Bulpin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ovechkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ovechkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bulpin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ovechkin pushes down on Bulpin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ovechkin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bulpin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Ovechkin! Alexander Ovechkin retains his welterweight title!
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