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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rhodes (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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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes lands a left and a right that sends Lamont crashing to the canvas! Rhodes dives into mount looking to finish!
Lamont is rocked!
It looks like Charles Lamont has been cut.
Lamont is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Lamont! Rhodes sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Lamont and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eder De Oliveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipy Krawczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Filipy Krawczyk enters the cage!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eder De Oliveria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipy Krawczyk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawczyk moves in looking to clinch but De Oliveria pushes him off.
Krawczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krawczyk has had enough of the clinch but De Oliveria keeps him there for the moment.
Krawczyk is trying to break free.
Krawczyk can't break the clinch.
Krawczyk wants to break free but De Oliveria has control.
Krawczyk tries to score a body lock takedown but De Oliveria shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krawczyk can't get the takedown.
De Oliveria prevents the takedown attempt.
Eder De Oliveria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipy Krawczyk.
Krawczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Oliveria.
Krawczyk is trying to break the clinch but De Oliveria has him pressed against the cage.
Krawczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krawczyk gets underhooks to prevent De Oliveria's takedown attempt.
De Oliveria avoids the elbow strike from Krawczyk, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveria is working for takedown but Krawczyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Oliveria wants a takedown but no success here.
De Oliveria blocks an elbow strike from Krawczyk.
Krawczyk is trying to drag De Oliveria to the mat but De Oliveria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krawczyk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveria pulls Krawczyk into guard.
De Oliveria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krawczyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Oliveria had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krawczyk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. De Oliveria Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krawczyk's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawczyk won't enjoy being in this position. De Oliveria looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Krawczyk is tapping - it's over boys! De Oliveria picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eder De Oliveria!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies has chosen waaaaaaaaaaaaaa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Scott Davies enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Nogueria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Davies!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueria fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davies misses with a takedown attempt
and Nogueria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nogueria working Davies over with strikes.
Nogueria passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davies!
Davies is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueria jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davies is pushing Nogueria's head away, looking to escape. Nogueria manages to hold on to the position though.
Nogueria in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria advances to mount.
Davies is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nogueria avoids the attempt from Davies to control.
Nogueria is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Davies is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Davies flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nogueria anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Davies and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nogueria slips an arm under Davies chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nogueria has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nogueria is squeezing on Davies like an anaconda would it's prey. Davies fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Nogueria!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Bear The Scars by Stampin' Ground. Andy Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with the combination.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stops Smith from standing up.
Smith pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson looks gassed!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Smith trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Smith is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith is working Johnson over against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Johnson prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Johnson looking to stall.
Smith jumps guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up from Smith's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith landing strikes.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sammy Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith landing punches.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to improve his position but Smith has taken his back! Smith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johnson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smith pushes Johnson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pudsey Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes into the arena with adu-kein scherz blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pudsey Bear!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
Augusto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Augusto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bear pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Augusto goes for a takedown attempt but Bear pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pudsey Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Augusto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bear tries to avoid it but Augusto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bear to the ground. Bear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Bear counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Augusto wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augusto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto has his feet on Bear's thighs here. He's pushed Bear 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! Bear screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Augusto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Proletar. Khalid Fatim El Hazad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aron Riddick !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatim El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fatim El Hazad shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddick sprawls well. He's pushed Fatim El Hazad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riddick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fatim El Hazad sprawls well initially but Riddick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riddick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riddick working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fatim El Hazad's thigh. Fatim El Hazad counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Riddick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riddick wants to get up but he can't break Fatim El Hazad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fatim El Hazad keeping full guard, as Riddick tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riddick wants to stand and escape but instead Fatim El Hazad has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Riddick pulls Fatim El Hazad in close to prevent any damage.
Riddick has a closed guard, preventing Fatim El Hazad from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fatim El Hazad stopping the sweep attempt from Riddick .
Riddick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fatim El Hazad!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Riddick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control but Riddick is having none of it.
Riddick 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.
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.
Riddick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fatim El Hazad hang on?
Fatim El Hazad really wants to buck Riddick off and get back to his feet.
Riddick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riddick tries to control but Fatim El Hazad wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Riddick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riddick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fatim El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riddick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatim El Hazad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatim El Hazad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad wants to get back to his feet but Riddick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddick wants to get up but he can't break Fatim El Hazad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fatim El Hazad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fatim El Hazad tries to get out of the position.
Fatim El Hazad controls Riddick momentarily but Riddick frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riddick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riddick tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fatim El Hazad as he jumps to the side.
Riddick shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatim El Hazad sprawls well. He's pushed Riddick 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fatim El Hazad clinches up against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riddick 's defenses.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside that Riddick shrugs off.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
Fatim El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fatim El Hazad has picked Riddick up - he's going for a ride! Fatim El Hazad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Riddick is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fatim El Hazad seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatim El Hazad wants to work for an arm triangle but Riddick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riddick moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick keeping moving, preventing Fatim El Hazad from controlling successfully.
Riddick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Riddick keeping full guard, as Fatim El Hazad tries to pass.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control from the top but Riddick keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fatim El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch but Riddick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatim El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Riddick circles away.
Riddick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch up but Riddick keeps it at a distance.
Fatim El Hazad lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddick tries to clinch up.
Fatim El Hazad darts in trying to clinch
and Riddick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riddick .
Riddick looking to pass the guard.
Riddick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad working a defensive guard here.
Riddick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fatim El Hazad 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddick wants to get back to full guard.
Riddick scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fatim El Hazad manages to mount him!
Riddick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riddick tries to lock up and control but Fatim El Hazad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fatim El Hazad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddick on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad looking to control but Riddick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fatim El Hazad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riddick wants to control but Fatim El Hazad is having none of it.
Fatim El Hazad controlling his opponent.
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.
Fatim El Hazad looking to control but Riddick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riddick just holding on.
Riddick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aron Riddick .
I think Riddick 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Riddick !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Poppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poppins comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Harry Poppins 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Poppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewart Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Poppins pushes him off.
Poppins pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Poppins has him pressed against the cage.
Poppins gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poppins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poppins.
Kelly 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.
Poppins digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Kelly looks gassed!
Poppins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Poppins.
Poppins has Kelly pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kelly is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Poppins - that's hurt Kelly badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kelly is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kelly doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harry Poppins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Campbell 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 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway fails to land the takedown.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Otway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Otway's takedown attempt.
Otway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scott Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Otway.
Otway tightens his grip and picks Campbell up, before dumping him to the ground. Campbell manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell working for submissions but it's allowed Otway to get to half guard.
Otway slows the pace down in half guard.
Campbell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Otway manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Otway prevents Campbell from getting the reversal.
Campbell wants to hold on but Otway pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Otway's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell wants to control but Otway is having none of it.
Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell tries to hold on but Otway pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Campbell is just holding on here. Otway manages to take his back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Campbell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otway checks a leg kick.
Otway throws a big shot that misses.
Otway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Otway throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
enabling Otway to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Otway both land. Nice combination.
Campbell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Otway.
It looks like Scott Campbell has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Otway.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Campbell backs away looking to recover.
Campbell is rocked!
Otway closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Campbell out cold! Campbell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Otway!
John Otway is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clive Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bramley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Simmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Bramley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bramley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Simmons feints and as Bramley raises his hands in defense, Simmons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bramley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simmons lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.
Simmons cracks Bramley with a big elbow.
Simmons is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bramley prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bramley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bramley is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Bramley tries to escape but Simmons is in control.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simmons is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bramley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bramley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simmons works to advance to full mount. Bramley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simmons controlling from the full mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is stalling in the full guard.
Bramley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons stays in close to Bramley's body and controls the position.
Bramley keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons working some strikes from top position.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bramley tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Bramley.
Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bramley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bramley is keeping the position for now.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Bramley keeps moving.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bramley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bramley looking to control.
Simmons 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.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Bramley defends it.
Clive Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Simmons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simmons is looking to advance position but Bramley won't allow it.
Bramley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simmons is looking to advance position but Bramley won't allow it.
Simmons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bramley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simmons trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons moves into full mount! Bramley won't be happy about that!
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bramley is looking to improve his position but Simmons isn't that keen on the idea.
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bramley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Simmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Good shot there by Simmons.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons shoots in and bounces Bramley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bramley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons 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.
Bramley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
Simmons 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.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Bramley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bramley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bramley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bramley being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bramley's guard.
Simmons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
Simmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons passes to side control.
Simmons lands an elbow.
Simmons controlling the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simmons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Simmons working the ground and pound.
Simmons controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bramley can't do much from the bottom here.
Simmons advances to mount.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons lands with some strikes.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and Bramley is in trouble!
Bramley wants to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simmons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bramley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bramley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bramley blocks the body kick.
Simmons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simmons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bramley is letting Simmons control him for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bramley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons controlling from side mount.
Bramley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simmons just content to control the position.
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.
Bramley is looking for a sweep.
Simmons takes a little break here. Bramley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bramley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simmons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bramley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bramley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with the ground and pound from mount.
Simmons looking to finish Bramley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bramley!
Bramley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Bramley tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Simmons raining down shots from the mount!
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bramley can do to turn this around?
Simmons unloading with bombs!
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.
Simmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simmons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons had his way with Lee Bramley in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simmons feints and as Bramley raises his hands in defense, Simmons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bramley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons 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.
Bramley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Simmons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simmons showed some decent athleticism there.
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bramley is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
Simmons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bramley for as long as he can get away with.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Bramley keeps moving.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bramley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Bramley wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee Bramley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bramley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Bramley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clive Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:43
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:41
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Simmons!
Clive Simmons is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Yetiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maike Mitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch has chosen C'mon ! as his entrance music. 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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277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Yetiman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maike Mitch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yetiman misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Yetiman misses its intended target.
Mitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitch slips under a jab.
Mitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitch.
It looks like Thor Yetiman has been cut.
Yetiman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitch.
Mitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Yetiman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yetiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yetiman throws a big shot that misses.
Yetiman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Maike Mitch has been cut.
Yetiman misses with a straight left.
Yetiman misses with a hook.
Mitch throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Yetiman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mitch follows into mount!
Thor Yetiman's cut is getting worse.
Yetiman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mitch.
Yetiman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mitch looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yetiman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yetiman bucks Mitch off and manages to get back to his feet!
A head kick lands from Mitch that sends Yetiman to the canvas. Yetiman tries to scramble back to his feet but Mitch brings him back down into side control.
Yetiman is rocked!
Thor Yetiman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yetiman is breathing heavily.
Mitch throws an elbow but Yetiman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oh Yetiman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ground and pound from Mitch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yetiman seems to have got his legs back now.
Mitch in side control, throwing shots but Yetiman defends.
Mitch prevents Yetiman from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yetiman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mitch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yetiman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jeez, Thor Yetiman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thor Yetiman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maike Mitch!
Maike Mitch is the new heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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