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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gazini Mosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Vito Corleone enters the cage!
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gazini Mosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mosi shoots in but no luck this time.
Corleone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mosi regains half guard.
Mosi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corleone's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corleone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mosi has Corleone in his guard.
Mosi looking for a guillotine here but Corleone defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone stands and throws Mosi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mosi is not content to let Corleone control the position.
Corleone has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Corleone looks gassed!
Corleone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mosi looks a forlorn figure.
Mosi is looking to improve his position but Corleone isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone controlling from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corleone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mosi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mosi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Corleone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mosi has his takedown stuffed
and Corleone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mosi!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gazini Mosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosi tries to reverse the position but Corleone maintains control.
Corleone moves to the back position.
Corleone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mosi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Corleone's arms.
Corleone is looking for the choke from the back position but Mosi is controlling his hands well.
Corleone doesn't have the hooks in and Mosi manages to turn into his guard.
Mosi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corleone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corleone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corleone!
Corleone trying to control the position but Mosi is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosi regains half guard.
Corleone is keen to just control but Mosi is a slippery customer.
Mosi moves into full guard.
Corleone looking to pass the guard.
Corleone is sitting in close to Mosi's body. Mosi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Corleone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Corleone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mosi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gazini Mosi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Fayaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Fayaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fayaj does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fayaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Fayaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fayaj throws a right and a left that Payton avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payton is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fayaj moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayaj closes the distance but Payton moves to the side
and Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fayaj up against the cage.
Payton stops a takedown attempt from Fayaj.
Payton stalls.
Fayaj has Payton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fayaj looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Fayaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton just leaning against Fayaj, taking a breather.
Payton jumps into guard, dragging Fayaj to the mat.
Fayaj wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
Fayaj looking to pass the guard.
Fayaj wants to get up but he can't break Payton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fayaj is breathing heavily.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton has a closed guard, preventing Fayaj from standing up.
Fayaj postures up.
Payton has a closed guard, preventing Fayaj from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Payton looks to clinch
and Fayaj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payton.
Payton is working Fayaj over against the cage.
Fayaj jumps guard but Payton stands there with Fayaj around his waist. Fayaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Payton lands a knee to the head.
Payton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fayaj tries to pull guard but Payton won't allow it.
Payton works on Fayaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Payton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton wants a takedown but no success here.
Payton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fayaj blocks it with crossed arms.
Fayaj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fayaj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
Payton successfully pulls guard.
Fayaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton 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.
Fayaj stands and steps away. Payton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payton tries to clinch up
and Fayaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fayaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fayaj prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton has Fayaj pressed against the cage.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Fayaj working aggressively here.
Fayaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fayaj wants to stand but Payton is controlling the position.
Fayaj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payton works over Fayaj with some ground and pound from guard.
Fayaj wants to get back to his feet but Payton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fayaj wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
Payton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fayaj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payton misses with a knee to the head.
Payton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fayaj wants to get back to striking at distance but Payton won't allow it.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton scores with a hook to the body.
Fayaj tries to pull guard but Payton holds him up against the cage and eventually Fayaj drops back down to his feet.
Fayaj is looking to control Payton's arms but Payton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fayaj has his back to the cage.
Payton looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Fayaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fayaj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fayaj tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayaj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payton digs a right hand into Fayaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fayaj's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Payton to work.
Payton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fayaj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Payton!
Payton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fayaj is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jeff Fayaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payton shoots in but Fayaj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton looks to clinch
and Fayaj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fayaj circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fayaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fayaj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fayaj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fayaj can't fight it off and eventually Payton manages to take the fight to the floor. Fayaj looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Payton tries for a kimura but Fayaj is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Payton working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton advances nicely into full mount.
Payton trying to control but Fayaj is having none of it.
Payton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fayaj?
Fayaj is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton with a couple of short strikes.
Fayaj regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Payton connects with a nice short shot to Fayaj's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fayaj defends it well.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fayaj has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fayaj manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Payton wants to control from the top but Fayaj keeps moving.
Payton 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.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fayaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payton's waist but Payton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fayaj off to one side.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton shoots in for a takedown but Fayaj shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Payton with that takedown attempt.
Payton tries to clinch up
and Fayaj counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton has Fayaj pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fayaj tumbling to the mat - Payton dives into Fayaj's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Payton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayaj working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily.
Payton trying to control but Fayaj is working from the bottom.
Fayaj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payton connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton chips away with some ground and pound.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton connects with a couple of short punches.
Fayaj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fayaj has momentary wrist control but Payton slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Payton stops Fayaj from standing up.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fayaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fayaj wants to get back to his feet but Payton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fayaj clinches but Payton breaks the clinch
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payton looks to land a strike but Fayaj avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fayaj wants to stand and escape but Payton is having none of it.
Fayaj keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Fayaj manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Payton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fayaj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Payton's knee momentarily.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeff Fayaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton tries to clinch but Fayaj is having none of it.
Payton is looking to clinch.
Payton fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payton tries for a takedown but Fayaj manages to get underhooks.
Fayaj goes for a takedown attempt but Payton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fayaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Payton tries to clinch up.
Fayaj tries to clinch but Payton moves away
and Payton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payton.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
Payton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Fayaj.
Fayaj fails to pull guard.
Fayaj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fayaj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jeff Fayaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fayaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superfoxi Silverfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I wish - Infected Mushroom. Silverfish has chosen LOK - Taftamanabag as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Superfoxi Silverfish!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu wants to clinch.
Silverfish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abreu trying to hold on to Silverfish's head to control him but Silverfish postures up.
Silverfish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abreu is trying to stand up here but Silverfish is controlling him well.
Silverfish seems to be working for a kimura but Abreu defends the submission attempt.
Abreu pushes Silverfish off looking to stand but Silverfish dives back in and keeps control.
Abreu is trying to escape back to his feet but Silverfish uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silverfish controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu trying to control but Silverfish flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Abreu is trying to break free.
Abreu has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Abreu right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abreu trying to get back to his feet but Silverfish is in full control for now.
Silverfish scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Abreu is trying to get back to his feet but Silverfish has full control of the position and if anything, Abreu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Abreu rolls, trying to escape but Silverfish keeps control of the position.
Abreu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silverfish's guard. Nice work there by Abreu.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverfish holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abreu won't allow Silverfish to sweep him here.
Abreu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silverfish 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Silverfish misses.
Silverfish tries to land a front kick but Abreu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abreu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abreu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abreu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abreu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silverfish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abreu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Silverfish drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Abreu follows Silverfish to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Abreu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between YUCEL BABA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Baresi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BABA comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Of The World. Franco Baresi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.1lbs 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. The key to victory for YUCEL BABA has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, YUCEL BABA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Franco Baresi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BABA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baresi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BABA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BABA tries to clinch up but Baresi circles away and keeps his distance.
BABA dances in with a quick combination. Baresi is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from BABA snaps Baresi's head back. Baresi stumbles backwards against the cage. BABA steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Baresi's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Baresi just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). YUCEL BABA!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lasse Kongo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Thatcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thatcher tries to bum rush Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thatcher misses with a two punch combination.
Thatcher lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongo 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.
Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thatcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thatcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thatcher throws a nice looking combination but Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher misses with a wild combination.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Thatcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Thatcher fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thatcher.
Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thatcher's guard.
Kongo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thatcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Thatcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thatcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thatcher wants to get back to full guard.
Kongo wants to pass to mount but Thatcher is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo prevents Thatcher from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thatcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thatcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thatcher is trying to stand back up but Kongo is controlling him
Kongo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thatcher defend it? Kongo steps over the head and cranks it - Thatcher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Kongo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob pickerins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pickerins has chosen Feeling good as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob pickerins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray misses with a looping left.
Kray misses with a wild combination.
Kray throws a nice looking combination but pickerins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pickerins blocks a jab.
pickerins tries to clinch but Kray moves out of range.
Kray moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kray throws a right hand that pickerins ducks under and follows up with a left that pickerins also avoids with ease.
No joy there for pickerins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kray works over pickerins's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bob pickerins has been cut.
Ronnie Kray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pickerins swinging wilding here.
Kray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but pickerins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from pickerins does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from pickerins, right into the meat.
Kray is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
pickerins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kray manages to avoid it.
Kray throws a series of punches but pickerins moves out of range.
pickerins drops Kray with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kray! pickerins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Bob pickerins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucke Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith comes into the arena with Tool blaring out of the sound system. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fucke Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taalasmaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taalasmaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keith at a distance.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.
Keith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keith tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keith.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keith manages to avoid it.
Keith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taalasmaa is fending him off so far but Keith persists. Nope, Taalasmaa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fucke Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keith shoots in looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa tries to sprawl out of it but Keith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith shoots in for a double leg but Taalasmaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keith is breathing heavily.
Keith shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taalasmaa.
Keith is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Taalasmaa knocks Keith out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kari Taalasmaa!
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