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Gorram Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snap Yo Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Wallace 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snap Yo Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo Back shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Yo Back with that takedown attempt.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Yo Back shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace has Yo Back pulled in close to control his posture.
Wallace throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Yo Back defends easily.
Yo Back thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yo Back can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yo Back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wallace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wallace wants to control the pace but Yo Back is squirming around nicely.
Yo Back tries to reverse the position but Wallace maintains control.
The referee warns Yo Back that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace cracks Yo Back with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yo Back is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace trying to control but Yo Back is having none of it.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yo Back is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Back is breathing heavily.
Wallace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wallace working the ground and pound effectively.
Yo Back is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yo Back is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Wallace!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Uihsfduihioijak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Bairstow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Bairstow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Uihsfduihioijak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Bairstow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uihsfduihioijak moves in looking to clinch but Bairstow pushes him off.
Bairstow Rushes Uihsfduihioijak and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Uihsfduihioijak is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bairstow Piles on the pressure and Uihsfduihioijak crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bairstow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Al Ghul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obsen has chosen WWE Theme song - The Rock as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Al Ghul has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Al Ghul seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Al Ghul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obsen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Obsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Ghul.
Al Ghul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yonaz Obsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Obsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Al Ghul. No joy for Obsen on that attempt.
Al Ghul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obsen shoots in but Al Ghul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damian Al Ghul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Obsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obsen looks gassed!
Al Ghul looks to score with a jab to the body but Obsen is just out of range.
Al Ghul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ghul lands a nice looking body kick.
Obsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Ghul counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Ghul sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Obsen to the ground! Al Ghul dives into full mount looking to finish!
Obsen is rocked!
It looks like Yonaz Obsen has been cut.
Al Ghul get's back to his feet.
Obsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Ghul finish him?
Obsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Ghul lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Obsen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Al Ghul dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Al Ghul!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerry Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Butler.
Jones tries to clinch but Butler moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Butler scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tries for a takedown but Butler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Butler counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jones off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Butler follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jones was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerry Butler!
Gerry Butler is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - The Culture Club. Chris Barton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Barton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam West!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton lands a head kick that stumbles West and the fighters go to the mat.
West is rocked!
It looks like Adam West has been cut.
Barton pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West is still in real trouble! Can Barton finish him?
Barton is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West trying to control here.
Barton is looking for a kimura here.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West tries to kick Barton off but Barton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barton is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barton is working away from the top position though.
Barton stops West from getting back to his feet.
Barton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West is holding on to half guard well.
West is in trouble now - Barton has advanced to mount!
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.
Barton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… West is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by West and Barton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, West has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barton but great work by West.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Barton is looking for a sweep.
West is looking to take a break and control but Barton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West staying calm.
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
Barton manages to work his way to half guard, despite West's best efforts.
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barton keeps working.
Barton wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
Barton won't allow West to pass to mount.
Barton tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam West's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Barton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Barton circles away.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Barton or perhaps it was just good defense by West which made him look bad.
West moves into the clinch.
Barton misses with the head strike.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands an elbow inside.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West prevents a body shot from Barton.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West landing knees to the head.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by West.
Barton takes an elbow to the forehead.
West landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from West.
Barton misses with an elbow over the top.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Barton avoids the damage to the body.
Barton pulls guard successfully.
Barton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.
Barton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West is keen to just control but Barton is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton has a hand on West's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. West takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barton is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
West tries to control but Barton wriggling away.
Barton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barton is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
Barton regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Barton wants to get back to full guard but West has passed into side control.
West controlling from the full mount.
Barton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West controlling from the full mount.
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.
Barton regains half guard.
West decides to return to a standing position.
West clinches up against the cage.
Barton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by West.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West misses with a knee strike.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
West tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Barton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam West's cut.
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!
Barton shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Barton looks to clinch
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West misses with a knee strike.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West lands a knee to the head.
West misses with a knee to the head.
Barton tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
Barton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West avoiding damage as Barton throws knees to the body.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barton goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with a knee to the head.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
West tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
Nice elbow from West.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West tries a knee to the head but Barton blocks it.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Barton is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barton blocks it with crossed arms.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Barton.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West crunches a lovely knee into Barton's ribcage.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West takes a shot to the head.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Barton is blocking nicely.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barton wants a takedown.
West lands a knee to the body.
Barton jumps guard.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Barton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
West wants to control but Barton is keeping him busy.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
Barton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton has a hand on West's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. West takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barton is looking to escape.
Barton is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Adam West!
The fight ends as a draw!
Chris Barton retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cantona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cantona!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Cantona moves out of range easily.
Polliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polliver tries to clinch but Cantona is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Polliver.
Polliver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cantona throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polliver's waist but Polliver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cantona off to one side.
Polliver throws a hook to the side of Cantona's head but Cantona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cantona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polliver swivels and escapes.
Polliver moves into range and clinches up with Cantona.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cantona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polliver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cantona.
Polliver clinches up against the cage.
Cantona tries to pull guard but Polliver won't allow it.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Polliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cantona manages to avoid it.
Cantona scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Polliver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cantona wants to control but Polliver is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polliver is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantona.
Cantona is trying to work for a kimura but Polliver is defending well.
Cantona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cantona looks gassed!
Polliver kicks off Cantona and gets to his feet.
Polliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Polliver digs a good hook to Cantona's body.
Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polliver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Polliver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polliver scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polliver lands a head kick. Cantona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Polliver takes the fight into the clinch.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polliver closes the distance and clinches.
Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Cantona avoids them all with ease.
Polliver throws a head kick but Cantona moves out of range.
Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver slows down the pace here.
Cantona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polliver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polliver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Polliver breaks the clinch.
Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polliver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Polliver scores with a hook to the body. Cantona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polliver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polliver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polliver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cantona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polliver dips to his left and cracks Cantona with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Polliver. No joy for Cantona on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polliver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polliver breaks the clinch.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Cantona avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Polliver lands a head kick. Cantona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cantona fails with the takedown.
Cantona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Polliver. That one must have hurt.
Polliver lands a brutal head kick. Cantona looks out on his feet and Polliver throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Graham Polliver!
Graham Polliver retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uki Goshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Colt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Uki Goshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Colt sprawls well initially but Goshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Colt is pressing down on Goshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goshi stands and throws Colt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Colt is looking for a sweep.
Goshi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goshi stands up and beckons Colt to his feet.
Colt misses with a takedown attempt
and Goshi counters with a good low kick that Colt was not able to check.
Goshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colt to the mat! Colt manages to get full guard.
Goshi passes Colt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goshi wants to take a breather but Colt is having none of it.
Colt manages to get to full guard.
Goshi wants to pass the guard but Colt is keeping the position.
Colt keeping moving, preventing Goshi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goshi tries to stand but Colt is controlling from the bottom.
Colt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goshi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Colt has tightened it up now! Goshi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Liam Colt!
Liam Colt retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yippe Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snap Yo Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yippe Mofo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yippe Mofo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snap Yo Leg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo Leg scores a takedown into full mount!
Mofo tries to lock up and control but Yo Leg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo Leg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mofo turns into him and now he's in Yo Leg's guard.
Yo Leg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yo Leg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mofo wants to control from the top but Yo Leg keeps moving.
Mofo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mofo trying to control but Yo Leg is working from the bottom.
Yo Leg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mofo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yo Leg is tightening it up a little... Mofo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mofo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mofo taps out! nice BJJ there by Yo Leg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snap Yo Leg!
Snap Yo Leg is the new bantamweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb has chosen Saltwater as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernest Hemingway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hemingway's head.
Lamb misses with a few strikes there.
Hemingway has managed to clinch.
Lamb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamb taking a breather.
Lamb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemingway blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemingway fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Hemingway moves out of range easily.
Lamb misses with a head kick.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb cracks the inside of Hemingway's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamb wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb throws a head kick that Hemingway semi-blocks.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamb as he jumps to the side.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamb but Lamb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lamb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamb lands with a kick to the temple. Hemingway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lamb throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hemingway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hemingway regains half guard.
Lamb working the head and body with strikes.
Lamb lands strikes from half guard.
Lamb winds up and cracks Hemingway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hemingway gets full guard.
Lamb works over Hemingway with some ground and pound from guard.
Hemingway manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lamb looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lamb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hemingway looking for a guillotine from mount but Lamb is having none of it.
Hemingway is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemingway is looking for a kimura but Lamb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hemingway to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway prevents Lamb from improving his position.
Lamb is trying to stand.
Hemingway tries to pass to full mount but Lamb defends it.
Lamb is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamb lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb kicks off Hemingway and gets to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemingway blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamb crunches a lovely knee into Hemingway's ribcage.
Lamb stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lamb is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hemingway to the mat. Hemingway regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hemingway looking for a guillotine here but Lamb defends easily.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Hemingway.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hemingway looking to control.
Lamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hemingway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Lamb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hemingway misses with a body kick.
Hemingway swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamb.
Hemingway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a head kick.
Lamb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hemingway in his tracks.
Lamb forces Hemingway back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamb.
Hemingway has Lamb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hemingway keeps control of Lamb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemingway avoids the head kick by Lamb.
Lamb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lamb stalks Hemingway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hemingway's face. Hemingway staggers backwards, shaken.
Lamb throws a leg kick which misses Hemingway's front leg but catches the back leg as Hemingway tries to avoid it.
Hemingway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lamb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lamb scores with a takedown into Hemingway's guard.
Lamb drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lamb seems to have locked his on tight now - Hemingway screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lamb, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toby Lamb!
Toby Lamb is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Dragomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson comes to the cage accompanied by nate dogg - regulators. Alexander Gustavsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Dragomon's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dragomon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragomon closes the distance and clinches up with Gustavsson, looking for a takedown. Dragomon pushes Gustavsson against the cage but Gustavsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragomon is looking to clinch.
Dragomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustavsson is fending him off so far but Dragomon persists. Nope, Gustavsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragomon fails with the takedown.
Alexander Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Dragomon.
Gustavsson connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Vladimir Dragomon has been cut.
Dragomon throws a head kick that misses.
Gustavsson drops Dragomon with a nice combination! Gustavsson dives into Dragomon's guard, looking to finish!
Dragomon is rocked!
Gustavsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragomon is still in real trouble! Can Gustavsson finish him?
Gustavsson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dragomon seems to have recovered his senses.
Gustavsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragomon is proving hard to escape from.
Dragomon controls Gustavsson momentarily but Gustavsson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragomon 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.
Dragomon working for a triangle but Gustavsson defends it easily.
Dragomon looks gassed!
Dragomon has a closed guard, preventing Gustavsson from standing up.
Dragomon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two 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.
Dragomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustavsson tries to stand but Dragomon is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dragomon shoots in but Gustavsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragomon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gustavsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragomon counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustavsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dragomon tries to advance to mount but Gustavsson denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon is trying to move to mount but Gustavsson reverses beautifully and ends up in Dragomon's guard.
Dragomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragomon has a closed guard, preventing Gustavsson from standing up.
That's four 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.
Dragomon is trying to control the position but Gustavsson postures up.
Dragomon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gustavsson has passed into side control.
Dragomon keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Dragomon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dragomon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustavsson as he jumps to the side.
Dragomon has a takedown stuffed.
Gustavsson lands a head kick!
Gustavsson throws a head kick but Dragomon moves out of range.
Alexander Gustavsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Gustavsson knocks Dragomon out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Gustavsson!
Alexander Gustavsson retains his light heavyweight title!
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