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VFC 7: New Blood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Klasnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Niko Klasnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakata showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Klasnic is working away.
Nakata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Klasnic wants to improve his position but Nakata is controlling well.
Nakata is working for a kimura but Klasnic is defending it quite comfortably.
Klasnic is looking to improve his position.
Nakata wants to work for an arm triangle but Klasnic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klasnic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klasnic tries to land a leg kick but Nakata saw it coming and moves away.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klasnic wants to get back to full guard.
Klasnic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakata is working for a kimura but Klasnic is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Nakata seems content to control.
Klasnic actively working from the bottom here.
Klasnic is trying to maintain the position but Nakata is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakata 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klasnic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klasnic wants to control but Nakata postures up.
Klasnic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klasnic keeps working.
Klasnic tries to bench press Nakata off him but Nakata keeps the position.
Nakata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klasnic keeps working.
Nakata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakata looks gassed!
Nakata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klasnic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klasnic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klasnic!
Poor strikes thrown by Nakata there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Klasnic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Klasnic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nakata controlling his opponent.
Nakata looking to control but Klasnic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klasnic tries to hold on but Nakata postures up.
Klasnic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nakata throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakata unloads with some shots from mount but Klasnic bucks and avoids them well.
Nakata looking to control but Klasnic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klasnic looks a forlorn figure.
Nakata misses with a head shot.
Nakata wants to control the pace but Klasnic is squirming around nicely.
Nakata controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata dominated that round.
That's time! Klasnic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klasnic.
Klasnic tries for a takedown but Nakata circles away easily
and Nakata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klasnic's guard.
Klasnic keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klasnic keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Nakata lands a couple of digs.
Klasnic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakata seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klasnic keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kenzo Nakata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakata gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasnic tries to buck Nakata off but Nakata is having none of it.
Nakata advances nicely into full mount.
Klasnic tries to reverse the position but Nakata maintains control.
Klasnic gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Nakata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klasnic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakata.
Nakata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klasnic is squirming around, avoiding Nakata's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klasnic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Klasnic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakata pulls his head out easily.
Nakata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakata is looking for a kimura but Klasnic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakata to get the leverage.
Nakata is looking to take a break and control but Klasnic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klasnic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klasnic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakata is taking a breather. Klasnic 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 fighters are battling for position here. Klasnic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Klasnic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Kenzo Nakata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakata 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.
Klasnic keeping moving, preventing Nakata from controlling successfully.
Nakata tries to free his leg and advance position but Klasnic is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klasnic tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niko Klasnic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klasnic moves in looking to clinch but Nakata pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klasnic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klasnic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakata counters with a shoot takedown. Klasnic fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakata 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.
Klasnic controls Nakata momentarily but Nakata frees himself.
Nakata wants to pass the guard but Klasnic is keeping the position.
Klasnic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Klasnic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klasnic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakata trying to control but Klasnic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klasnic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakata in particular looking to stall.
Nakata is looking for a kimura but Klasnic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakata to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klasnic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata postures up.
Nakata trying to control but Klasnic is working from the bottom.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klasnic being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Klasnic keeps moving.
Nakata pushes down on Klasnic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klasnic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenzo Nakata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klasnic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klasnic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakata is working for a kimura but Klasnic is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakata is taking a breather. Klasnic 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.
Nakata seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niko Klasnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klasnic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakata throwing shots but Klasnic is blocking nicely.
Klasnic wants to get back to full guard.
Nakata controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Nakata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakata 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Nakata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Babel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Tramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Babel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tramp moves in looking to clinch but Babel pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Babel.
Tramp clinches.
Babel is looking to break free of the clinch but Tramp has double underhooks.
Tramp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tramp avoiding damage.
Babel is trying to break free.
Babel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tramp pulls Babel into guard.
Babel being controlled here momentarily.
Babel wants to get up but he can't break Tramp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tramp is pulling down on Babel's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tramp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Babel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Babel lands a jab to the head.
Tramp forces Babel back against the cage and clinches.
Tramp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babel up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tramp.
Tramp lands an elbow just above Babel 's eye.
It looks like Steven Babel has been cut.
Tramp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tramp taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babel has had enough of the clinch but Tramp keeps him there for the moment.
Tramp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tramp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tramp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babel manages to get himself to full guard.
Tramp stands up from Babel's guard - Tramp perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tramp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tramp tries to clinch but Babel is having none of it.
Babel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babel throws a looping overhand right but Tramp ducks down to avoid it.
Babel throws an overhand right that lands on Tramp's shoulder, as Tramp tries to avoid the shot.
Tramp ducks under a wild hook from Babel.
Babel just misses with a punch to the body.
Babel misses with a body shot.
Steven Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel misses with an uppercut.
Tramp closes the distance and clinches.
Tramp with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tramp stalling against the cage.
Tramp gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tramp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tramp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babel's face.
Tramp tries to stall but Babel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babel being controlled against the cage.
Babel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babel tries to break the clinch but Tramp is controlling the position.
Tramp stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Tramp.
Horrible takedown by Tramp or perhaps it was just good defense by Babel which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babel misses with an uppercut.
Babel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tramp moves away.
Babel looks gassed!
Tramp misses with a hook. Babel ducked under it nicely.
Tramp fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tramp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steven Babel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tramp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babel tries to avoid it but Tramp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babel to the ground. Babel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tramp drives through and clinches with Babel against the cage.
Tramp tries to pull guard but Babel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Tramp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babel has had enough of the clinch but Tramp keeps him there for the moment.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tramp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tramp jumps into guard, dragging Babel to the mat.
Babel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babel gets to his feet. Tramp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Tramp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Babel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tramp ducks under a wild hook from Babel.
Babel misses with a looping left.
Babel throws a series of punches but Tramp moves out of range.
Tramp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tramp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babel.
Babel avoids the head kick by Tramp.
Babel looks to throw the jab but Tramp is out of range.
Babel keeps the fight on the outside.
Tramp has closed the distance and engaged Babel in a clinch.
Tramp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babel letting Tramp take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel is breathing heavily.
Tramp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babel's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Babel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tramp stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Tramp.
Tramp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babel throws a shot from downtown. Tramp moves away and avoids it.
Tramp tries to clinch up.
Babel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tramp.
Babel swings for the body but Tramp moves out of range.
Tramp wants to clinch up but Babel keeps it at a distance.
Tramp tries to close the distance and clinch but Babel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Babel misses.
Tramp moves in looking to clinch but Babel pushes him off.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tramp.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babel bucks up and tries to throw Tramp off but instead Tramp has got his back!
Good control from Tramp.
Babel trying to get back to his feet but Tramp is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Babel's body.
Babel trying to get back to his feet but Tramp is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Babel right now.
Babel is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tramp controlling the position well here. Babel rolled but Tramp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Babel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Tramp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Babel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tramp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tramp moves in looking to clinch but Babel pushes him off.
Tramp moves out of range as Babel strikes.
Babel throws a hook but Tramp blocks it.
Tramp throws a chopping leg kick but Babel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tramp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tramp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tramp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tramp misses with a hook.
Babel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel swats away the attempt to clinch by Tramp.
Tramp blocks a jab.
Babel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Babel misses.
Tramp shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Babel does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tramp.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tramp.
Tramp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Tramp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babel misses the shot to the body.
Babel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tramp clinches up against the cage.
Babel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babel has had enough of the clinch but Tramp keeps him there for the moment.
Babel being controlled against the cage.
Babel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babel as Tramp tries to tie him up.
Tramp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tramp.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tramp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Tramp.
Babel tries to keep at a distance but Tramp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tramp won't allow it.
Tramp tries to score a body lock takedown but Babel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Babel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tramp.
Tramp connects with a knee to the head.
Tramp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tramp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babel misses with a hook. Tramp ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel misses with a hook.
Tramp slips a jab from Babel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babel.
Tramp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tramp doesn't manage to clinch there - Babel circles away.
Tramp instigates a clinch.
Tramp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babel's face.
Babel letting Tramp take a breather here.
Tramp looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Tramp.
Tramp is trying to maintain a safe position but Babel gets an underhook and turns Tramp into the cage.
Babel is trying to break free.
Tramp keeps control of Babel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tramp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babel is keeping busy.
Bob Tramp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Tramp.
Tramp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tramp wants to clinch.
Tramp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steven Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tramp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Babel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tramp stalling in the clinch.
Babel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tramp prevents Babel from breaking the clinch.
Babel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tramp has him pressed against the cage.
Tramp prevents Babel from breaking the clinch.
Babel misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Tramp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tramp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Tramp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Topper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Topper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Myron Cave!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topper closes the distance and clinches.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cave is looking to clinch but Topper is avoiding it.
Myron Cave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cave misses its intended target.
Cave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Topper.
Topper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cave tries to clinch
and Topper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cave striking off his back but it's not causing Topper any problems.
Topper is stalling in the full guard.
Cave keeping moving, preventing Topper from controlling successfully.
Topper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cave is on top in guard.
Cave wants to stand but Topper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topper keeping moving, preventing Cave from controlling successfully.
Cave throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Topper is trying to keep Cave in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cave being controlled here momentarily.
Topper wants to sweep but no luck.
Cave tries to free his leg and advance position but Topper is retaining full guard.
Topper is trying to keep Cave in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Topper looks for a takedown but Cave sprawls well.
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.
Cave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Topper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Topper looks to throw the jab but Cave is out of range.
Cave shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Topper is looking to improve his position but Cave isn't that keen on the idea.
Topper manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Topper, under a barage of strikes from Cave.
Cave is stalling here. Topper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cave seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Topper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Topper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cave, who protects the arm well.
Topper is breathing heavily.
Cave is looking to regain half guard here but Topper keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave wants to get back to his feet but Topper drags him back down.
Cave trying his best to control but Topper has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topper blocks Cave's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cave is working to get back to half guard.
Topper looking to control but Cave is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Topper looking to finish Cave with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cave!
Topper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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.
Topper landing strikes, looking to finish!
Topper is stalling here but it's allowed Cave to get half guard.
Cave wants to control but Topper passes into side.
Cave wants to get back to his feet.
Topper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cave tries to escape but Topper is in control.
Topper decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Topper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cave, right into the meat.
Topper stuffs the takedown.
Cave throws an overhand right that lands on Topper's shoulder, as Topper tries to avoid the shot.
Cave tries for a takedown but Topper circles away easily
and Topper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Topper trying to control but Cave is working from the bottom.
Topper 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.
Cave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vince Topper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cave looking to control but Topper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cave with the ground and pound from mount.
Topper swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cave wants to control the pace but Topper is squirming around nicely.
Topper wants to hold on but Cave pushes him away.
Cave scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Topper?
Topper taking shots to the head.
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.
Cave has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Topper's face.
Topper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cave cracks Topper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cave dominating with strikes here.
Cave with shots to the head and body - Topper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cave looking to control but Topper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Topper tries to hold on but Cave pushes him away.
Topper is squirming around, avoiding Cave's attempts to control the action.
Topper is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cave is thwarting Topper's attempts to control the position.
Topper tries to roll over but Cave keeps him under control.
Cave wants to take a breather but Topper is having none of it.
Topper wants to get back to full guard.
Cave winds up and cracks Topper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cave is taking a breather. Topper 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.
That's four 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.
Topper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cave throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cave takes the fight into the clinch.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Topper throws a head kick that misses.
Topper closes the distance and clinches up with Cave, looking for a takedown. Topper pushes Cave against the cage but Cave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Topper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Topper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cave trying to keep a closed guard but Topper is proving a slippery customer.
Cave wants to get back to his feet but Topper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Topper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cave throws the kick towards the body but Topper avoids it.
Topper fails with the takedown.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cave works over Topper's head and body with a nice combination.
Cave lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cave.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Topper shoots in looking for a takedown. Cave tries to sprawl out of it but Topper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cave manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Topper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cave. Cave obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topper.
Cave's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cave duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Cave. No joy for Topper on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Topper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topper misses with a takedown attempt - Cave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Topper looks for a takedown but Cave sprawls well.
Cave uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Topper has time to react.
Cave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topper.
Topper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cave tries to clinch up
and Topper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave is staying active underneath Topper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cave is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Topper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Topper's back!
Topper breaks Cave's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cave controls Topper momentarily but Topper frees himself.
Topper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Topper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Topper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topper looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Cave.
Cave misses with a head kick.
Topper looks for a takedown but Cave sprawls well.
Myron Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cave.
Topper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Topper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cave really wants to buck Topper off and get back to his feet.
Cave is looking to improve his position but Topper isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave is just holding on here. Topper manages to take his back.
Vince Topper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Topper controlling from the back.
Cave trying to control the position but Topper manages to sink in the hooks.
Cave tries to roll but Topper sticks to his back.
Topper keeps control of the position easily here as Cave tries to buck him off.
Topper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Topper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Topper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Topper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hillman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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211 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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, Ryan Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hillman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillman blocks a head kick by Logan.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Hillman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Hillman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hillman.
It looks like Paul Hillman has been cut.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hillman counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hillman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hillman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hillman working the head with strikes.
Hillman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Logan is avoiding damage well.
Hillman working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hillman is controlling him well.
Hillman landing strikes.
Hillman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Logan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hillman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Logan some visible discomfort.
Hillman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hillman moves into full mount!
Logan is breathing heavily.
Hillman punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Ryan Logan has been cut.
Hillman landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Logan hang on?
Hillman punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hillman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryan Logan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hillman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hillman landing strikes from the mount and Logan is in trouble!
Logan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hillman landing punches.
Hillman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hillman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jeez, Ryan Logan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Logan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Hillman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Cardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ji Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Cardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ji Sung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardy is trying to keep Ji Sung in close.
Cardy has his foot on Ji Sung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ji Sung works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Sung is one step ahead there.
Cardy looking for a guillotine here but Ji Sung defends easily.
Ji Sung trying to control but Cardy is working from the bottom.
Ji Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ji Sung wants to control from the top but Cardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ji Sung scores with a takedown into Cardy's guard.
Ji Sung postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardy keeping moving, preventing Ji Sung from controlling successfully.
Ji Sung content to stall in guard here.
Ji Sung wants to control from the top but Cardy keeps moving.
Cardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Sung has gone for a leg lock! Cardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ji Sung's guard.
Cardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Sung has his foot on Cardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Ji Sung looks gassed!
Cardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ji Sung keeping moving, preventing Cardy from controlling successfully.
Ji Sung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardy trying to control but Ji Sung is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Sung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cardy has passed into half guard!
Cardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Sung keeps working.
Ji Sung is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cardy pulls his head out easily.
Ji Sung is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cardy pulls his head out easily.
Cardy trying to mount his opponent but Ji Sung defends it.
Ji Sung looking for submissions off his back.
Cardy is looking for a kimura here.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ji Sung is looking for a sweep.
Cardy tries for a kimura but Ji Sung is defending well.
Cardy trying to control the action but Ji Sung is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ji Sung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ji Sung throws a hook but Cardy avoids it easily.
Cardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Sung keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardy.
Dan Cardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Sung blocks a head kick by Cardy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardy.
Ji Sung tries for a takedown but Cardy circles away easily
and Cardy moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ji Sung prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Cardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Sung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji Sung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ji Sung passes Cardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ji Sung on the ground.
Ji Sung is tying to control. Cardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Sung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ji Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardy defends it well.
Ji Sung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardy is just riding it out for now. Ji Sung eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardy trying to control but Ji Sung postures up.
Ji Sung is looking for a kimura here.
Cardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Sung is stalling here. Cardy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ji Sung seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cardy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Sung can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardy advances to full mount.
Cardy working for a submission but Ji Sung is keeping him at bay.
Cardy wants to stand but Ji Sung is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Cardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ji Sung is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Ji Sung tries to hold on but Cardy postures up.
Ji Sung throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ji Sung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ji Sung trying to control but not successfully.
Cardy is persistently looking for the submission but Ji Sung is defending it well.
Ji Sung tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ji Sung wants to hold on but Cardy pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ji Sung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cardy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Sung takes a step back to recover.
Cardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ji Sung circles away.
Ji Sung tries for a takedown but Cardy circles away easily
and Cardy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Sung with a poor takedown
and Cardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ji Sung's guard now.
Cardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Sung is looking for a triangle but Cardy pushes his legs off easily.
Dave Ji Sung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardy postures up.
Cardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji Sung keeping moving, preventing Cardy from controlling successfully.
Cardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ji Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ji Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ji Sung looking for subs off his back but Cardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ji Sung is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cardy pulls his head out easily.
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.
Cardy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ji Sung is looking to control Cardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Sung avoid being mounted?
Ji Sung looking for submissions off his back.
Cardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ji Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Sung actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardy seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ji Sung darts in trying to clinch
and Cardy moves into the clinch.
Ji Sung prevents Cardy from breaking the clinch.
Ji Sung is trying to break the clinch but Cardy has him pressed against the cage.
Cardy slows down the pace here.
Ji Sung can't get the takedown.
Dan Cardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ji Sung.
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.
Ji Sung jumps guard but Cardy stands there with Ji Sung around his waist. Ji Sung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardy gets underhooks to prevent Ji Sung's takedown attempt.
Cardy keeps control of Ji Sung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dan Cardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji Sung gets underhooks to prevent Cardy's takedown attempt.
Cardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardy landing knees to the head.
Ji Sung blocks a body shot from Cardy.
Ji Sung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardy smiles and moves away.
Ji Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Cardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ji Sung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dave Ji Sung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ji Sung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Cardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Sung 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Ji Sung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Priest Hammermap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumi Gaeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaeshi has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Priest Hammermap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sumi Gaeshi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaeshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammermap backs up against the cage.
Hammermap blocks a head kick by Gaeshi.
Gaeshi shoots in and bounces Hammermap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammermap keeping moving, preventing Gaeshi from controlling successfully.
Hammermap looking for a guillotine here but Gaeshi defends easily.
Gaeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammermap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaeshi passes Hammermap's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaeshi is looking to take a break and control but Hammermap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi wants to pass the guard but Hammermap is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaeshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammermap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gaeshi thows a huge punch but Hammermap dodges it nicely.
Hammermap wants to control but Gaeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammermap defending well though.
Gaeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaeshi wants to stand up but Hammermap is controlling the position.
Gaeshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaeshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammermap trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammermap.
Gaeshi swinging wilding here.
Gaeshi lands with a hook. Hammermap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaeshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammermap throws a body punch but Gaeshi moves out of range.
Gaeshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammermap.
Gaeshi throws a head kick but Hammermap moves out of range.
Hammermap tries to move into range but Gaeshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammermap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaeshi connects with a high kick.
Hammermap misses with a takedown
and Gaeshi counters with a big head kick but Hammermap shrugs it off.
Gaeshi misses with a body shot.
Gaeshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammermap swinging wilding here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaeshi.
Gaeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammermap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hammermap fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaeshi moves in looking to clinch but Hammermap pushes him off.
Hammermap shoots and misses
and Gaeshi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Priest Hammermap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammermap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaeshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammermap's guard now.
Hammermap is breathing heavily.
Gaeshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Gaeshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaeshi won't allow Hammermap to sweep him here.
Gaeshi postures up in Hammermap's guard and throws a big left but Hammermap blocks it.
Hammermap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaeshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Gaeshi postures up in Hammermap's guard and throws a big left but Hammermap blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumi Gaeshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammermap throws a leg kick but Gaeshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sumi Gaeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaeshi tries to clinch but Hammermap is having none of it.
Hammermap misses with a takedown
and Gaeshi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gaeshi throws a leg kick but Hammermap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hammermap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaeshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hammermap tries for a takedown but Gaeshi circles away easily
and Gaeshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaeshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hammermap blocks with his arms.
Gaeshi lands a knee to the body.
Gaeshi breaks from the clinch.
Gaeshi gets a takedown into half guard.
Hammermap preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaeshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammermap is not content to let Gaeshi control the position.
Gaeshi decides to return to a standing position.
Gaeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammermap takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Gaeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaeshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammermap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick from Gaeshi lands but Hammermap takes it in his stride.
Gaeshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammermap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gaeshi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gaeshi working away.
Gaeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammermap has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaeshi is putting a hurting on Hammermap here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hammermap is not content to let Gaeshi control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammermap defending against the ground and pound.
Hammermap dodges the ground and pound from Gaeshi.
Hammermap tries to buck Gaeshi off but Gaeshi is having none of it.
Gaeshi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hammermap is avoiding damage well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gaeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gaeshi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammermap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gaeshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammermap is holding on to half guard well.
Gaeshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaeshi tries to pass to full mount but Hammermap defends it.
Gaeshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammermap's head.
Hammermap wants to control but Gaeshi is keeping busy.
Gaeshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumi Gaeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammermap blocks a head kick by Gaeshi.
Hammermap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammermap lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammermap blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammermap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammermap blocks a head kick by Gaeshi.
Gaeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaeshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammermap shoots in and drives through. Gaeshi sprawls well.
Gaeshi throws a series of punches but Hammermap moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammermap blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeshi feints and as Hammermap raises his hands in defense, Gaeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammermap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammermap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammermap looking to control.
Gaeshi gets to his feet. Hammermap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gaeshi lands a body shot.
Hammermap avoids the head kick by Gaeshi.
Gaeshi slips a jab and a cross from Hammermap.
Hammermap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammermap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaeshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaeshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaeshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammermap makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammermap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammermap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaeshi can pounce on him.
Hammermap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaeshi looks to land a combination but Hammermap avoids it well.
Hammermap misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Priest Hammermap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaeshi tries to clinch but Hammermap moves out of range.
Hammermap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi throws a nice looking combination but Hammermap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaeshi misses with a hook. Hammermap ducked under it nicely.
Hammermap throws the kick towards the body but Gaeshi avoids it.
Gaeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammermap lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gaeshi manages to break the clinch.
Hammermap tries for a takedown but Gaeshi circles away easily
and Gaeshi counters with a two punch combo.
Gaeshi tries to bum rush Hammermap with a series of wild strikes but Hammermap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaeshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammermap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaeshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaeshi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammermap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammermap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammermap throws a series of punches but Gaeshi avoids them all with ease.
Gaeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammermap misses with a double jab
and Gaeshi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gaeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammermap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaeshi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammermap, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumi Gaeshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaeshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumi Gaeshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Grbavac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grbavac's choice of entrance music: War Ensemble. Chong Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Grbavac!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grbavac closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Grbavac pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grbavac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grbavac passes into side control!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Grbavac keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grbavac tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Grbavac creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grbavac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grbavac controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grbavac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grbavac controlling from side mount.
Lee wants to control but Grbavac postures up.
Lee tries to buck Grbavac off but Grbavac is having none of it.
Lee is not content to let Grbavac control the position.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grbavac shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grbavac won't be happy with that.
Lee trying to control the position but Grbavac is working away.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee throws a strike aimed at the side of Grbavac's head but Grbavac avoids it well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Grbavac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grbavac is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grbavac tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grbavac is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grbavac sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grbavac trying to control from the bottom.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grbavac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grbavac actively working from the bottom here.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Grbavac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grbavac defending well though.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grbavac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grbavac slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control but Grbavac is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Grbavac will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grbavac pinned against the cage. Grbavac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grbavac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grbavac connects with a couple of short punches.
Grbavac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is trying to control the position but Grbavac postures up.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grbavac is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grbavac's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee has his opponent's back but Grbavac is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grbavac tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grbavac walks into a jab.
No joy there for Grbavac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grbavac doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Grbavac misses with a two punch combination.
Grbavac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grbavac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grbavac shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Grbavac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grbavac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grbavac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee working a defensive guard but Grbavac passes into half guard.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grbavac tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to control.
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grbavac stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Grbavac!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Grbavac looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grbavac smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grbavac working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grbavac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grbavac takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grbavac's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grbavac seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee trying to control but Grbavac postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Grbavac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grbavac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grbavac misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grbavac counters with a head kick. That will keep Lee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee lands with a hook. Grbavac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Grbavac is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grbavac circles away.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grbavac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grbavac taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grbavac avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lee.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grbavac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grbavac tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grbavac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliver Grbavac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grbavac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grbavac trying to control from the bottom.
Lee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grbavac tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chong Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Reutland has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leonard Burnside's chin.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Burnside does no damage.
Reutland stuffs the takedown.
Reutland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burnside pinned against the cage. Burnside gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reutland scores a takedown into full mount!
Burnside could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reutland with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Reutland.
Burnside can't escape the position.
Reutland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reutland prevents Burnside from getting the reversal.
Burnside on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnside tries to get out of the position.
Reutland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burnside is rocked!
Burnside knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reutland on the ground.
Reutland working for a submission but Burnside is keeping him at bay.
Burnside is squirming around, avoiding Reutland's attempts to control the action.
Burnside tries to hold on but Reutland pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reutland landing strikes from the mount and Burnside is in trouble!
Reutland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reutland landing strikes from the mount.
Reutland lands a nice shot to the head.
Burnside really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burnside takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Burnside is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reutland wants to control the pace but Burnside is squirming around nicely.
Burnside seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnside really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Reutland! Burnside is hurt baaadly! Reutland is firing away with more strikes - Burnside is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Reutland!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and donny marlow (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, donny marlow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman misses with a looping left.
marlow takes one to the chin there.
Champman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but marlow manages to avoid it.
marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
marlow moves in looking to clinch but Champman pushes him off.
Champman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
marlow working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champman controlling his opponent.
Champman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
marlow wants to hold on but Champman pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Champman controlling from the full mount.
Champman landing strikes, looking to finish!
marlow tries to hold on but Champman pushes him away.
Champman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Champman avoids the attempt from marlow to control.
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.
marlow wants to get back to his feet.
Champman looking to control and managing it successfully.
marlow wants to get back to his feet.
Champman avoids the attempt from marlow to control.
Champman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like donny marlow has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
marlow is looking to clinch but Champman is avoiding it.
marlow fails with an attempt to clinch.
marlow tries to clinch but Champman is having none of it.
marlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Champman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
marlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Champman is looking to advance position but marlow won't allow it.
Champman is controlling the pace.
Champman tries to pass to full mount but marlow defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Champman is pressing down on marlow's thigh, looking to free his foot. marlow is holding on for now.
Champman controlling the action here.
Champman wants to pass to mount but marlow is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on donny marlow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
marlow closes the distance but Champman moves to the side
and Champman counters with a body kick.
marlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Champman.
Champman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused marlow some visible discomfort.
Champman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Champman tries to score with some ground and pound. marlow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
marlow wants to control but Champman postures up.
marlow is looking for a sweep.
Champman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Champman duly obliges.
marlow tries to clinch up
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
marlow breaks from the clinch.
marlow fails to land the takedown.
marlow tries to clinch there but Champman circles away.
marlow misses with a takedown attempt
and Champman counters with a shoot takedown. marlow fights it but they end up in guard.
marlow is breathing heavily.
marlow wants to stand and escape but Champman is having none of it.
Champman 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.
Champman landing some decent shots from guard.
Champman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman preventing the sweep.
Champman wants to pass the guard but marlow is keeping the position.
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.
Champman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Champman preventing the sweep.
marlow controls Champman momentarily but Champman frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on donny marlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
marlow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
marlow being controlled here, momentarily.
Champman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
marlow looking for a guillotine here but Champman defends easily.
Champman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Champman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of marlow's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman is stalling in the full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman falls off balance throwing a combination
and marlow counters with a single leg into guard. Champman didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. marlow manages to get himself to full guard.
marlow trying to control the position.
Champman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
marlow wants to stand but Champman is controlling the position.
Champman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neville Champman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
marlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
marlow keeping full guard, as Champman tries to pass.
Champman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
marlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Champman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Champman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
marlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Champman won't allow marlow to get back to his feet.
Champman 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.
marlow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
marlow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Champman manages to pass to side control.
Champman controlling the action here.
marlow tries to kick Champman off but Champman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Champman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
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FIGHT
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